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To, Too, Two: What is the Difference?
Despite sounding exactly the same, to, too, and two are all different words with different meanings and functions. So, what is the difference between to, too, and two? It is a good English lesson to learn, as it will save you from needless lectures by teachers and professors in the future if you can keep track of them now.

When to Use To
So, let’s begin with “to.” To has two primary functions that can help us identify when to use it in a sentence. The first function is that of a preposition. When “to” is acting as a preposition, it will always come before a noun. For example,
Yesterday, I drove to the mall.
That was my first trip to Ann Arbor.
Do you want to go to lunch?
I brought my computer to the Apple store.

Notice that in each one of these examples, “to” comes before a noun (mall, Ann Arbor, lunch, store).
The second function of “to” is that it indicates to the reader that the verb to follow is an infinitive. In this case, “to” will come before a verb in its infinitive form. For example,
I asked him to leave.
I need to pack my clothes.
I should really get to work.
To be or not to be.
All of the verbs following “to” in these sentences are infinitives.

When to Use Too
how-to-use-To-or-Two-TooToo also has two main uses that we can use to help us determine when to use it. The first use is as a synonym for “also.” For example,
My brother will be coming along too.
Sell the house and furniture too.

The second use of “too” is to mean excessively or to such a degree as to be regrettable. In this second case, “too” will always precede an adjective or adverb. For example,

I am far too full to have desert.
You are speaking too quickly; I cannot understand.
I think you have gone too far this time.
Four examples are too many.
A good way to remember the difference between “to” and “too” is that “too” has an extra “O” in it. You might say that it has too many O’s. Or that its amount of O’s are in excess.

When to Use Two
Two is the easiest of the three to keep track of because it is the most distinct. Two is a number, and its “tw” easily fits into other words such as “twice” and “twenty,” which signify the number “2.” Some examples,

Two comes before three.
Bicycles have two wheels.
I have two arms and two legs.
Remember the Difference
There is a clever mnemonic to remember the difference between these three words,
To have two cookies is too much!
Another good way to remember is how an English professor of mine once described them to me,

Too (also or in excess)
Two (the number)
To (everything else)

While this is not overly illustrative on the meaning of “to,” it gets across the essential point. Too and two are easy enough to remember. If neither too nor two fit the situation, it’s got to be to.

Question
What is the difference between "in the picture" and "on the picture"?

Answer
In the picture is the common phrase to use when talking about the people or things shown when a photograph is taken. If someone or something is in a picture the picture shows that person or thing. It is a picture of that person or thing. If something is on a picture it is touching the picture. The picture itself is not showing that thing.

It is common to hear the phrase in the picture when someone is talking about usually people who are shown in a photograph, portrait, drawing, or other picture. Below are some examples of how this phrase is used.

There were four people in the picture on the wall. [=four people are pictured; it is a picture of four people]
I see your uncle in that picture! [=the picture is of your uncle]
Who is that person next to you in the picture? [=who was next to you when the picture was taken?]
Here is a picture from my party. My mother was there but she's not in the picture. [=my mother did not have her picture taken at the party; she is not shown]

The phrase on the picture is not used to talk about who is shown in a photograph, and would only be used to talk about something touching a picture that is not represented as part of the image. Below are some examples of how this phrase is used.

There is some dirt on the picture of our dog [=the picture has dirt on its surface] and it needs to be wiped off.
Please don't set your book down on these pictures [=on top of these pictures]; I'm trying to organize them.
She put a heart-shaped sticker on the picture of us in the scrapbook. [=a heart-shaped sticker was added to the picture in the scrapbook]

Just remember: if you want to say who a photograph shows, use in the picture. If something external is touching a photograph, use on the picture.

I hope this helps

Once in a blue moon

If something happens once in a blue moon, it happens rarely.

Example: Many startups turn in a profit once in a blue moon.

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Another Way Of Saying "in my opinion"

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You can use these phrases to prevent the redundancy of saying “in my opinion” :

My take on this is …
My impression is…
To my mind…
From where I stand…
As I see it..
In my view…
From my point of view…
From where I'm sitting…
In my estimation…
From my standpoint
From my prospective
According to me..
I believe that . ..

If you are writing an academic essay, you can use these alternatives:

It seems to me that…
I think that…
I would argue that…
I'm unconvinced that…

Making concessions :
Of course some / many people argue
It is sometimes argued.

Clarifying an opinion:
To be more precise..
By this I mean…
Here I'm referring to ..

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Giving & Responding to Compliment
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Everyone likes to hear compliments. Compliments make people feel good about themselves,and we all need that at times.
Look at the expressions below that can be used when giving and responding to compliments

Giving complements :

¨ That’s a very nice …(dress).
¨ Great job on the …(presentation).
¨ You look very good in … (that new hair-do).
¨ This dish is delicious, my compliments to the chef.
¨ That … (tie) looks great on you.

Responses to compliments :

¨ How kind of you to say so.
¨ Thank you.
¨ I’m glad you like it.
¨ It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)

The other samples

1. Compliments on successes
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: I would like to compliment you on your recent achievement.
B: Thank you for saying so, but it was the work of the whole team.

A: The essay you wrote was superb. I'd like to use it as a model for other students.
B: Thank you. I'd be so honored.

2. Compliments on possessions
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: That's a nice T-shirt you're wearing.
B: I appreciate the compliment. It was a birthday present from one of my classmates.

A: Your new car looks terrific.
B: Thank you. It's very economical.

3. Compliments on appearance
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: I think your new hairstyle is lovely.
B: That's nice of you to say so. I love yours, too.

A: I really like your blue eyes. They make you look like a movie star.
B: Thank you. That's a nice compliment.

4. Compliments on skills
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: I've never heard any singer perform that song so beautifully.
B: Thank you. It's really nice to hear that from someone with your experience.

A: The chicken was delicious.
B: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Learn the expressions used for giving compliments to others. Practice by saying them loudly.
· —Your performance on the stage is amazing.
· —How wonderful to listen to your great voice.
· —How marvelous .
· —Great ! (You look great) / Great for you.
· —Terrific ! (Hey, that’s terrific !)
· —Fantastic!
· —Smashing.
· —That’s really remarkable /well done.

Now, learn the expressions use for responding to compliments.
· —It’s very kind of you to say so.
· —Thank you.
· —I can say how pleased (delighted) I am.
· —I’m delighted to hear that.
· —Thank for your compliment.

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Other Ways to Say “I Understand”
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It's good to mix up your vocabulary so that you don’t just repeat the words “I understand” over and over!
Here are some other terms and phrases that you could use instead.

When You Understand the Literal Meaning:
Sometimes you need a quick way to show that you understand what someone just said to you, without expressing any opinions on this. You can do that by saying:

OK / Alright / Sure
When somebody is explaining something to you, or asking you to do something, replying to them with one of these words is a polite way to show that you are listening and can follow what they are saying.

Got it.
This is another way of saying “ok, I understood what you said / what you want from me!”
OK, I get it now / That’s clear, thank you.
If you had trouble understanding someone the first time round but now it is clear, these phrases are very useful.

When You Understand Someone’s Opinion:
Fair enough / I see where you’re coming from / I take your point / That makes sense.
These are all polite ways to show that you understand and respect someone’s opinion, without having to say if you agree with them.

Of course / Absolutely.
Use these phrases to show that you not only understand what someone is saying, you also agree with them.

I appreciate why you think that, but…
This is a polite way to show that you understand the person’s point, but you don’t agree with it.
I hear what you’re saying, but…
This is very similar to the above, but by saying ‘I hear’ you show that you are really listening and trying to see things from their point of view, too.

When You Understand Someone’s Feelings:
That’s totally fair / I don’t blame you.
These are both good ways to reassure someone that you understand their feelings and point of view, especially if they are angry or upset about something.

I know what you mean.
This goes a step further by suggesting that you feel the same / have had a similar experience, so you really understand their feelings.

I would feel the same.
This show the person that, even though you haven’t experienced the same thing, you understand their emotions and you would react in the same way if you did.

break a leg

Definition: Something you say to someone you want to wish luck on.

Example: “Is tonight your big performance? Break a leg!”