What does Lue mean? | UsingEnglish. com ESL Forum Not only is "in lieu" in this case a pretentious synonym for "instead", but if it was really spelled "in lue", it was spelled incorrectly (my guess is the letter was dictated) This ought to be a warning to all writers: don't use grand-sounding words unless you really know how to use them -- otherwise you may make yourself look illiterate Hmm
preparation of or preparation for | UsingEnglish. com ESL Forum Hi avandel As a NES, but not a teacher, perhaps an example might clarify the difference in usage: I might say: 1) "I am involved in the preparation of a birthday surprise for my friend's birthday "