Embarrassing mispronunciations and word gaffs – Part Two
This is part two of common mispronunciations, ‘wrong words’ and how to avoid them. You…More
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word meanings and use
Embarrassing mispronunciations – Part one
Are you someone who bristles with high dudgeon when you hear someone say ‘Ant-artica’ when…More
[Video] Word power! Words DO matter!
The words you use; the ones you choose, do matter. Words and language define our…More
And paraprosdokian to you too!
What the…? If you’re having trouble even saying this word, here’s a pronunciation guide: pa-ra-prose-DOKEee-en.…More
Let me ‘mansplain’…
Most women know the experience of a bloke explaining something to her as if she’s…More
On the Origin of Clichés: ‘on tenterhooks’
The cliché: ‘on tenterhooks’ “She is with the doctor now, getting the results of her…More