In certain languages everyday use of the language supersedes documented grammatical structures, which in turn allows a language to grow and live. I haven't read ever "here is the potatoes" but I have …

Apr 26, 2012 · I got an email from an instructor today. Towards the end of email she says: "Here is to finishing off the semester in a positive way." What does that mean?

Jan 14, 2012 · A phrase I came across tonight was "Here's the good news and the bad news." Trouble is, "Here's" means "Here is", and "is" is meant for one thing, not two things. I'm describing two things. …

Jan 27, 2015 · In more detail, Here's [to] because it's a toast Was this phrase a common American expression at the time? Why looking? Is it simply part of a common phrase or does it refer to looking …

Jul 8, 2018 · Possible duplicate of Use of "Here's" before a plural noun / noun phrase. See also using the contraction 're. Notionally singular coordinate subjects/complements (eg 'Where is the fish and …

Aug 4, 2015 · I own an antique store and found a canapé plate of a bar scene and two gentlemen toasting. The words under the scene are "Here's How!" What is the country of origin? This plate is …

May 20, 2019 · Some time ago, a question has been asked here about the meaning of the famous toast from the movie Casablanca: ‘Here's looking at you, kid’. Several answers have been posted to it, …

Aug 19, 2016 · In BrE (not completely certain about AmE), it should be is because "two cents" is semantically a singular element - effectively it's short for my contribution (which is worth two cents).

Dec 29, 2019 · What is the meaning of, "Here's mud in your eye"? Wikipedia reports a biblical connection, or WWI trench warfare, or horse racing. The O.E.D. says essentially the same. I …

Dec 13, 2010 · Which one is it really: hear hear or here here? Where does the saying really come from?