Tag: Grammar
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“Definitely Possible”: a Contradiction in Terms
If an eventuality is possible, by definition it is not definite, when after all it might not happen. In other words, the phrase is an oxymoron.
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“Twang”: an Onomatopoeia?
When you hear a nice southern accent, especially from a female speaker, you hear that twang. When men speak, I suppose it’s more of a drawl. Twang is considered an onomatopoeia. That Twang is an onomatopoeia might seem straightforward enough. But upon further reflection, it became a much more fraught topic. Twang is characterized as…
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“You’re Good”: An Annoying Verbal Tic
Excuse me, don’t tell me “I’m good” as though my sole concern is not running afoul of your delicate sensibilities.