acronyms for a newbie

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: Carbon
I was already making my translation list so I could understand the *. My list has some duplication.


...and some mis-spellings.

One of the most common, Mobile 1 (it's really "Mobil 1"). And PenNzoil. And SheAr (HT/HS).

Some more (even though they are also forum titles)...

PCMO: Passenger Car Motor Oil
HDEO: Heavy Duty Engine Oil

 

[GMorg]

If you are going to include spelling, I am going to through in a spelling/gram issue. "Then" refers to time. "Than" refers to a comparision.

 

[hostile]

Originally Posted By: GMorg
If you are going to include spelling, I am going to through (sic) in a spelling/gram issue. "Then" refers to time. "Than" refers to a comparision.


You mean how to "throw" something means to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion, as opposed to "through" which means in at one end, side, or surface and out at the other?

As in, "I would like to throw that ball through that window.".

I agree though, the "then/than" confusing really irks me as well. Almost as much as when people write "alot", when it is in fact "a lot".