present continuous - Im not seeing I dont see - English Language . . . I’m not seeing anything now would be ok for Sarah to say; the present progressive, and more importantly, the now convey the contrast between the new and the previous states of affairs For Alex, the simple I don’t see anything would be the most natural for (A) In any event, I think it less likely that Alex would use the now at all, because the now seems to suggest a contrast about what he
Im well vs. Im good vs. Im doing well, etc The greeting How are you? is asking How are you doing in general? — How are you? I'm well [Misunderstood the question ] because well as an adjective which means: in good health especially a
Origin of the beatings will continue until morale improves What is the origin of the phrase the beatings will continue until morale improves? There is a Metafilter and a Quora out on it, but they are inconclusive, and the phrase does not appear in the