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  1. "Ideas on" vs. "ideas for" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    In the same way, using "for" in ideas on improving the team means you support improving the team while using "on" doesn't necessarily mean so. It's all connotation and subconscious …

  2. idioms - Best way to describe "turning ideas into reality" - English ...

    Aug 3, 2014 · I'd like to ask if sentence “We accelerate ideas” sounds odd or natural? What is the best word/phrasal to describe transformation of the ideas into reality/real things?

  3. vocabulary - Is there a word for a person with many creative ideas …

    Sep 22, 2015 · Is there a word in the English language that describes a personality type that has a creative mind and many ideas but for some reason (procrastinating, lack of energy or …

  4. What is the word for a person who never listens to other people's ...

    Jul 14, 2014 · There is one person I know who never accepts other people's opinions and ideas, even if those opinions and ideas are worthwhile. What single word might describe such an …

  5. "A lot of ideas" is or are? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Mar 24, 2012 · To clarify this (correct) answer, "a lot of ideas" is actually a combined noun with two elements. Depending on the emphasis of the verb, you can direct the meaning toward "a …

  6. Why is "idea" sometimes pronounced as "idear"?

    Jul 3, 2011 · I know that idea is pronounced as /aɪˈdiə/, but I've meet several people in real life who put an 'r' at the end of the word. How come?

  7. What's it called when someone imposes his own beliefs and ideas …

    Dec 12, 2016 · There's a concept which I am not yet familiar with. When someone forces his own ideology, beliefs and thoughts on someone else and not allow them to think for themselves? …

  8. Word or idiom for someone holding (seemingly) contradictory views

    Aug 15, 2016 · I think some good words would be conflicted, or confused. As an example of context, think of someone who believes in freedom of speech, but, at the same time, they …

  9. etymology - How did spitballing originate - English Language

    Apr 6, 2017 · I find the word 'spitballing' very interesting. I am curious to know how this word originated. What is the logic behind the use of this word to mean "tossing around ideas?" …

  10. Is there a word for "connecting multiple disparate ideas together"?

    Jan 30, 2023 · The ideas I'm trying to express in this term include both the disparity of the beginning and end subjects and yet the overall lack of 'seam' or 'break' in the conversation -- …