Former, insiders, outsiders. Could you explain the meaning in this context? The former are driven by insiders to prevent others from copying the insiders' style. The latter are created by outsiders trying to invent alternative styles to the mainstream ( article about fashion). Thank you.

What adjective do you use ? To describe a house that you don't expect is as big and beautiful as it really is? Thanks

Clearance, what does mean? Your start date is subject to receipt of satisfactory employment clearances.

Split over into. What does mean?, Thank you!!! Now and then my troubles split over into family life.

Pablo se sabe eso de memoria Por que no se puede decir " Pablo sabe eso de memoria"?, Cuál es la función del " se" en esa frase? Me lo ha preguntado una amiga inglesa y no se la respuesta..... Otra frase: Te vas a comer eso?, Por qué se pone "Te"? Gracias!!

What does mean spared jail? Thanks!! A mum who ripped off supermarket giant Asda by using a 7p reduce item sticker to buy full-priced goods at the self-service till has been spared jail.

Are you going? Yes No Bit short notice but my ' so called' friend dropped out on me. Dropped out on me.....I am not sure what does mean. Thanks

To miss a plane? or to lose a plane? which is correct? Thank you!!

I really took to the character who played the cello in dad's group. What does mean took to the character? Thank you!!