Though illogical, worst comes to worst is the correct phrase. If worst comes to worst you can apply for a refund.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between World-renown and World-renowned
World-renowned is the correct phase. The world-renowned singer was known for his gifts to charity.
World Wide Web
Like the word Internet, the phrase World Wide Web is always capitalized.
Difference between Without further adieu and Without further ado
Without further ado is the correct phrase. Now, without further ado, here are the answers to the quiz.
Difference between With regard to and With regards to
With regard to, without an s, is the correct phrase. Note that often you can substitute words such as on, about, or concerning. He notified us with regard to (on, about, concerning) the cost.
Difference between Win loss and Won loss
The correct expression is won-loss. The team had an impressive won-loss record last year.
Difference between Wimbleton and Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the correct name of the tennis location in England.
Difference between Who’s and Whose
Who’s is the contraction for who is. Who’s that person you are recommending for the position? Who’s can also mean who has. Who’s been sending money to the charity anonymously? Whose is the possessive form of who. Whose report card shows the most improvement from last year?
Difference between Who and Whom
Though some people today tend to ignore the difference in these words, careful writers and speakers retain this distinction of nominative and objective pronoun case. To choose the correct pronoun of who or whom, you need to recognize whether the pronoun is being used as a subject (the nominative form) or an object (the objective […]
Difference between Whither and Wither
Whither means to what place. “Whither thou goest, I will go.” (Ruth 1:16) Wither means to dry up or shrivel from lack of moisture. The plants in the green house wither without sufficient water.
Difference between Whiskey and Whisky
The preferred spelling in the United States and Ireland is whiskey. Great Britain and Canada use whisky.
When and if
Avoid this colloquial expression in formal writing. If (not when and if) the budget is approved, you will be trained.