Neesh or Nitch? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 20, 2010 · 10. Either way is correct. "Neesh" is the French pronunciation and has always been used by some English speakers. My preference is for "nitch" but then I pronounce clique as "click" -- I like my English English and my French French. Share. Improve this answer. answered Aug 20, 2010 at 1:57. J.T. Grimes. 6,855 9 40 51.
AmE pronunciation of 'cliché' vs 'niche' - English Language
Aug 17, 2016 · Another word of possible interest here is Vichy.You might expect from U.S. pronunciation of niche that Americans would tend to pronounce Vichy either "vitchy" (rhyming with "itchy") or "veeshy"; but the only pronunciation that Merriam-Webster's Eleventh Collegiate Dictionary (2003) gives for is "vishy" (rhyming with "fishy").
What is the origin of the phrase "zero, zip, zilch, nada"?
In the TV show Batman: The Animated Series, the character of Joker said the phrase "zero, zip, zilch, nada". Looking at Google results for that phrase, it seems to be more widely used, so I assume
idioms - meaning of "carve out a niche" - English Language
Jul 19, 2018 · 0. carve (out) a niche TFD idiom. To establish a role, usually by excelling in a particular area. 'Our graphic designer really carved out a niche for himself with that series of innovative ads.'. Share. Improve this answer. answered Jul 19, 2018 at 2:54. lbf. 30.4k 3 37 92.
Why is karma a bitch? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
1 a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter. 2 informal derogatory a woman whom one dislikes or considers to be malicious or unpleasant. • [in sing. ] informal a thing or situation that is unpleasant or difficult to deal with : the stove is a bitch to fix. So, in the phrase karma is a bitch, the writer means:
A bit niche - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Niche as an adjective means having specialized appeal. In what seems an awkward use of the word, he is saying that his suggestion was a "bit niche" - it would have somewhat specialized appeal to a somewhat specialized market. Share. Improve this answer. answered Apr 26, 2013 at …
Word for the behavior of people who complain at everything you do
I prefer the expression carping to hyper-critical as it's more negative. A hyper-critical person could be interpreted as someone who is a perfectionist, acting in a demanding or exacting manner, whereas carping suggests someone who constantly complains, is never satisfied and finds fault in everything you do.