Tag: Word nerd
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The sardine that choked the harbor and other delightful sayings
Read more: The sardine that choked the harbor and other delightful sayingsHere are three delightful sayings I loved at first sight, as well as their equally enthralling backstories.
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Some Words We Lost Down the Back of the Couch
Read more: Some Words We Lost Down the Back of the CouchIf I could give one thing to America, it would be a gift basket of words it has forgotten it ever had.
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Reserving Judgment
Read more: Reserving JudgmentThe word justice might be relatively new but the concept has been with us a long time, probably forever.
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Hot Diggity Dog!
Read more: Hot Diggity Dog!I found myself pondering recently: What the hell does No Diggity mean? Come down the rabbit hole with me and we’ll find out together.
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Scarfing the Chips on Our Shoulders
Read more: Scarfing the Chips on Our ShouldersThere is a strong reflection of the Australian character in the words we use to describe taking and eating food. We pilfer, snaffle or filch; and then scarf it down before anyone notices.
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Wearing the Pants
Read more: Wearing the PantsSome of our pants-related expressions are obvious. Others can take a while to explain, so you might want to sit down.
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Boxing Clever
Read more: Boxing CleverWhat is with America’s obsession with boxes? We lift the lid and try to find out.
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I Guess That’s Why They Call it The Blues
Read more: I Guess That’s Why They Call it The BluesWhy when we are depressed are we “blue?” I am having a bad day, so it’s time to find out.
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A Murmur of Approval
Read more: A Murmur of ApprovalOn seeing the wonder of a murmuration firsthand for the first time.
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Read more: Don’t Worry, Be HappyIs having a carefree attitude irresponsible in an ethically complex world?
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