FAQs about common mistakes

What’s the meaning of coming soon?

“Coming soon” means “expected to arrive or debut in the near future.”

This adjective phrase can be used in diverse contexts to talk about upcoming products, services, media, or events (e.g., “The director’s new movie is coming soon”).

Some synonyms for “coming soon” are:

• Forthcoming
• Imminent
• On the way
• Around the corner
• Coming down the pike

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What is a turnpike?

The noun “turnpike” refers to a toll road.

Historically, a “turnpike” was a road where pikes—or long sticks—blocked a traveler’s way until they paid a toll. Nowadays, it’s used in American English to refer to an expressway.

“Turnpike” may be shortened to “pike,” like in the idiom coming down the pike, which means “coming down the road.”

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What is a pike?

“Pike” is a noun that has several meanings.

It can be short for “turnpike,” a type of road. In this context, it’s used in the idiom coming down the pike, which talks about something coming in the future.

“Pike” is also a freshwater fish and a type of Medieval weapon similar to a spear.

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What’s the meaning of coming down the pike?

“Coming down the pike” is an idiom that means “coming down the road.” “Pike” comes from “turnpike,” a type of road. This idiom is often used metaphorically to talk about something approaching or expected in the future.

People sometimes say coming down the pike or pipe. “Coming down the pike” is the correct version, but “coming down the pipe” is gaining popularity.

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Is it myriad of or just myriad?

The correct usage is myriad, not myriad of. As an adjective meaning “many,” myriad should be used on its own to modify a noun (e.g., “She gave myriad excuses for not meeting her sales goals”).

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Is it of coarse or of course?

The spelling of the phrase meaning “certainly” or “obviously” is of course. It is also sometimes used in place of “you’re welcome” as a response to “thank you.”

“Coarse” means “rough” or “vulgar.” It is sometimes used with the preposition “of” to describe something’s texture (e.g., “This sack is made of coarse material”).

Of course is by far the more common phrase.

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What’s the meaning of me as well?

The meaning of “me as well” is “me too.”

“As well” is an adverb that means “also” or “too.” Do not get confused between aswell and as well. “As well” is the correct way to write this phrase; “aswell” is always incorrect.

For example:

• They gave my sister a computer, and they gave one to me as well.
• They gave my sister a computer, and they gave one to me aswell.

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What are some synonyms for fair?

“Fair” means “reasonable and correct,” “light colored,” or “moderately good.”

Some synonyms for “fair” meaning “reasonable and correct” are:

• Just
• Impartial
• Unbiased

Some synonyms for “fair” meaning “light colored” are:

• Pale
• Light
• Blond (for hair)

Some synonyms for “fair” meaning “moderately good” are:

• Average
• Decent
• Fair to middling (sometimes misspelled as fair to Midland)

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What’s the meaning of middling?

“Middling” is an adjective that means “moderate or average” (e.g., “The restaurant received middling reviews”).

“Middling” is also used in the phrase “fair to middling”—sometimes misspelled as fair to Midland—which also means “moderate or average.”

It’s also an adverb meaning “fairly or moderately” (e.g., “He was middling successful in his new business venture”). This use is less common.

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What is negligence per se?

“Negligence per se” means “negligence by itself” or “inherent negligence.” Per se means “by itself” or “inherently.”

It’s used when an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.

Don’t misspell “per se” as “per say,” which is incorrect. A QuillBot Grammar Check can catch any spelling mistakes you might make.

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