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  1. Is there a word for a person who gives out too many extraneous details?

    I'm looking for a single-word term that describes a personality that wants to give out too many unnecessary details in a conversation. [EDIT] Let me give you guys an example. Suppose you ask …

  2. "provide" vs. "provide with" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    The verb provide has two different subcategorisation frames: provide something [ to somebody] provide somebody with something In the first, the material provided is the object, in the second the recipient …

  3. Phrase for focusing on unimportant details [duplicate]

    Phrase for focusing on unimportant details [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 14 years, 2 months ago Modified 6 years, 9 months ago

  4. Polite phrase to ask for details [closed] - English Language & Usage ...

    Usually, I send to a client "Cover Letter" with phrase "May I get the details?", if I need to get more information about his project. Suddenly, I have discovered that it is not very polite. And now...

  5. pejorative language - What is the word (s) for someone who is very ...

    I am looking for a word or multiple words to describe someone who is very (perhaps even 'overly') concerned about the fine details of something. It could be describing someone who is a perfectionis...

  6. History of the phrase "I was like.." or "I was all..."

    Mar 11, 2016 · Can you find a source for this example or perhaps narrow the timeline? Your input is most welcome, just a little vague, so I would recommend using the comments feature or editing your …

  7. Is letting someone know you'll provide details "to follow" correct?

    Is letting someone know you'll provide details "to follow" correct? [closed] Ask Question Asked 7 years, 9 months ago Modified 7 years, 9 months ago

  8. grammatical number - 'Contact detail' or 'contact details'? - English ...

    When I ask anyone his contact details, how do I do it? Give me your contact details. or Give me your contact detail. ?

  9. verbs - Is there a single word that means 'adding more details' or ...

    Is there a single word that means 'adding more details' or 'enriching with information' Ask Question Asked 13 years, 4 months ago Modified 8 years, 4 months ago

  10. "In detail" vs. "in details" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Which form is correct: "in detail" or "in details"? I want to use it while describing an algorithm. First I give a general description of an algorithm and then more detailed description.