Is it correct to use helps as the plural form of the noun help? Helps in the plural is normally used for physical things like books, study guides, etc (not that its correct usage, but I've heard it used that way, "study helps" as referring to study guides not merely the statement that "study helps") Help in the abstract remains singular
grammaticality - Is Thanks a ton a commonly used phrase? - English . . . The commonly used expression, in AmE, is thanks a million I think thanks a ton has derived from the same expression and eventually found its way to the mainstream I can't find anything for thanks a ton in NOAD, but see an entry for thanks a million Furthermore, I can't find the same expression registered in OED, which makes it chiefly American
Help in doing something or Help doing something Is the preposition in necessary or abundant? To be specific, which of these two sentences sounds better is correct? This helps in achieving better fuel economy or This helps achieving better
Help somebody with vs Help somebody in - English Language Usage . . . I agree with the analysis That said, I think the "help in verb-ing" construct reflects a weak writing style In your two examples, "I will help you write your program," or "This will help you cure your skin problem," would be improved, more direct ways to convey the sentiments; I believe most editors would agree
What is a word for something that hurts and helps all at once? I think the closest thing to what you're looking for is the phrase " double-edged sword " Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences But there are words that could be used as well in certain situations One is " pyrrhic " Achieved at excessive cost (a Pyrrhic victory); also : costly to the point of negating or outweighing expected benefits Another could be
Difference between at and in when specifying location I am used to saying "I am in India " But somewhere I saw it said "I am at Puri (Oriisa)" I would like to know the differences between "in" and "at" in the above two sentences
Where did God helps those who help themselves originate? I've always heard it said that "God helps those who help themselves " From a Biblical perspective this doesn't make much sense to me (since I've also heard that we should rely on God for everythin