Not bad, but can be naturalised :) That record stands to this day. That record stands on this day. - an unusal thing to say, but not incorrect. My memory is not what it used to be. My memory is not as good as before More likely is My memory is not as good as it once was. How many of those things did you buy? <-- changed this one That's the nicest compliment I've ever been told. ok, but more likely to hear That's the nicest compliment I've ever received. That's the nicest compliment I've ever been paid.