Apr 6, 2011 · Unsecured feels correct but the past tense changes the meaning ever so slightly. Even so, I think it's less incorrect to use "unsecured" than to misuse (insecure) or make up (unsecure) a word. …

Oct 9, 2012 · A similar phrase that first springs to mind is loose cannon, which etymologically has little to do with a cannon's firepower, but more to do with the dangers of a unsecured cannon rolling around …

Feb 14, 2015 · I was thinking maybe, free to use but I'm not sure. Is there any one-word alternative? Preferably an adjective. For example, some user information is confidential and you need permission …

Nov 9, 2021 · An open lock is what you want. That is what the next character will need if they are to fasten the lock shut later. 'Free' is not in common usage much in American English. Though …

Jul 14, 2017 · It's worth noting that it's not just sex for the sake of it. The bedding is the official consummation of the marriage. An unconsummated marriage was unsecured and the bedding …

Oct 16, 2015 · What is a good word or phrase for the shelf under the sloped rear window, behind the back seats of a sedan-style vehicle?

The main difference between lying and not using a comma in "Thanks, John", in your analogy, is that lying is a deliberate act of deception that often has negative consequences for the person being lied …

Jul 25, 2011 · The following is what I've found on the net about this phrase: The Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang lists the original form as "Doodly-squat," dating from 1934. …

Sep 20, 2015 · I'm searching for a word representing "Negatively surprising", or "Negatively amused" in an appropriate form. Example: Someone who proclaims he aims to do things in the right way has …

Jun 23, 2020 · I've come across this analogous question for the opposite case Idioms/Phrase for Obvious No but couldn't find one for mine. I'm looking for phrases like "Does the Pope …