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  1. I have a pain [in/on/of/from] my skin. | WordReference Forums

    Aug 20, 2017 · When I have a pain somewhere, what should I say? I have a pain [in/on/of/from] my skin. I have a pain [in/on/of/from] my eyes. Which Preposition is grammatically correct?

  2. moan vs. groan | WordReference Forums

    Nov 11, 2010 · Hello, I'd like to ask you to explain the difference (if there is any) between the words moan(to moan) and groan(to groan). For example..., tell me please which sentence you think is …

  3. Shooting pain - WordReference Forums

    Nov 17, 2023 · Hi, Regarding description of physical pain, how can I translate "shooting pain" into Spanish? Thanks in advance for your help.

  4. Pain vs ache vs sore - WordReference Forums

    Nov 3, 2008 · Sorry this post has no contest, but I wonder which is the difference among pain, ache and sore. Maybe paine is acute and ache chronic? Thank you

  5. Onomatopoeic expression of a scream - WordReference Forums

    Dec 17, 2010 · Hey, I'd like to express the character's scream with an onomatopoeia after he had stubbed himself painfully in the head. What is the most common type of onomatopoeia to use in this …

  6. stabbing / shooting pain | WordReference Forums

    Sep 13, 2012 · Hi, Could you help me make the difference between a stabbing pain and a shooting pain, please? For stabbing pain, I've found "a sharp, sudden & strong pain", which could be "douleur vive" …

  7. stomach ache or stomachache | WordReference Forums

    Aug 5, 2010 · I would hyphenate these if there were surrounding modifiers, e.g. strong chest-pain (not strong-chest pain) lowest room-temperature (not lowest-room temperature) ice-cream sandwich (not …

  8. No pain, no gain! - WordReference Forums

    Dec 10, 2006 · NO PAIN NO GAIN originates in the sporting world in building body strength for competitive activities. Building body strength/endurance requires increasing muscle bulk. To do this …

  9. suffer something vs suffer from something - WordReference Forums

    Aug 12, 2018 · suf·fer /ˈsʌfɚ/ verb -fers; -fered; -fer·ing 1 : to experience pain, illness, or injury [no obj] Before the surgery it was clear that she was really suffering. [=was in pain] He died instantly and did …

  10. Pain is weakness leaving the body. | WordReference Forums

    Aug 3, 2006 · Pain is weakness leaving the body. I know it's famous quote but am not sure what it exactly means. Does it mean pain makes you strong? or you feel pain becuse you are weak? Can …