By and large, meaning generally or as a rule, is the correct phrase.
Category: Confusing Words
Buttocks vs Buttox
Buttocks is the correct spelling. Place your hands under your buttocks to take some of the strain off your back
Burglary vs Robbery vs Theft
Burglary means breaking into a building to steal something. Burglaries plagued the new development. Robbery is the taking of one’s property by threat or force. London’s Great Train Robbery of 1963 involved 20 people. Theft is the taking of one’s property without threat or force. Identity theft is a fast growing crime in America. (Note: […]
Build off of vs Build on
Build on is the correct phrase. Build on the successes you have attained this year.
Brother-in-laws vs Brothers-in-law
Brothers-in-law is the correct phrase.
Broken vs Busted
Prefer broken. Busted is considered a nonstandard word.
Brochure vs Leaflet vs Pamphlet
A brochure is a small booklet usually not longer than 24 pages.
Broach vs Brooch
Broach means to open, introduce, or bring up something.
British Isles vs Great Britain vs United Kingdom
The British Isles consists of the United Kingdom and its islands (Orkneys, Shetlands, and the Isle of Man).
Bring vs Take
Bring means to carry something toward some place.
Briefcase vs Attaché
A briefcase is a larger carrying case that comes in varying sizes and shapes and carries more than just paperwork. An attaché is a slim carrying case that carries mainly paperwork.
Bridal vs Bridle
Bridal refers to a marriage ceremony.