Comma Chameleon: Camouflaging Clarity?
The Oxford comma controversy continues Just as the chameleon can change the colour of its …
A Rose by Any Other Name…
Origins of expressions based on animals Animals are as close to humans … as humans …
Stand out in 2022!
Hoping you all…
have a healthy and prosperous 2021.
Don’t Fear the Elephant in the Room
Four expressions to master – not because they’re colorful but because they’re useful Metaphorical idioms …
The Beauty of an Expanding Vocabulary
We add new words to our vocabulary every day. Many seep in through osmosis and …
On the Importance of Word Order in English
English is a strange language. A case in point can be made with these two …
Hopium
If you thought the 2008 financial crisis signaled the end of “irrational exuberance”, the overly …
Up Your Alley … or In Your Wheelhouse?
Something may be up your alley or up your street, but can it be “in …
Strike Superfluous Words from Your Writing
“Make every word tell”: this sound advice from The Elements of Style speaks not …