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Colloquialism
Definition of Colloquialism “Words that have a formal meaning may also have a colloquial meaning that, while technically incorrect, is recognizable due to common usage. For example, though biwee… more →
I Can't Believe I Got to Swear in a Syndicated Cartoon
arcticcartoons wrote 1 day ago: I couldn’t believe it when I slipped the word “bloody” past my editor. I was sure … more →
Let's Visit for a Minute
metilton wrote 1 month ago: Deb says I use the term “visit” a lot. I’m like, “What the heck are you talk … more →
Handy
lauramunson wrote 2 months ago: Handy by Laura A. Munson There is no such word as orientated. I can take the dangling participl … more →
How To Speak "Carter"
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jermtech wrote 4 months ago: Although some of the things shared in this post may be funny, my purpose in posting them is to save … more →
Colloquialisms
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spikethelobster wrote 5 months ago: Over the past few days I’ve been considering a difficult question. Since my connection’s … more →
Interpreting Apocalyptic Literature
biblicaleschatology wrote 7 months ago: We have to be careful how we interpret the Bible. Most of the time, we are to take His Word literal … more →
talk talk innit
wakeupluton wrote 10 months ago: So, the first and most obvious matter to address is the linguistic delight that will welcome you to … more →
"an excellent example of the colloquialism of the King James Version"
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msbaroque wrote 10 months ago: “Wink (razam, literally, ‘to roll the eyes’): The act or habit of winking was evid … more →
Word Power (deep links post)
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robertstevenson wrote 10 months ago: When you stop and think about it, words are pretty darn important. They are symbols for our ideas wh … more →
Grammar Guide for Self-Editing
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Pat Bertram wrote 10 months ago: My guest host today is Paul Allen Leoncini. He is the author of the epic novel Conjuror, available a … more →
Bless Her Heart
holyvernacular wrote 11 months ago: For those of you not raised in the South, let me tell you that your ears should prick up when you he … more →
Sidebar
almarose wrote 12 months ago: Bugged I can live with sloppy grammar—sometimes. Regionalisms and colloquialisms don’t bother … more →
The Multiple "Meanings" of Inshallah - إن شاء الله
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Rosalie wrote 1 year ago: So, I have this Muslim friend who told me about the word “Inshallah,” meaning “if … more →
Howdy Pop!
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robertstevenson wrote 1 year ago: I had two hours with very little to do this morning because today I was a (insert dramatic music) v … more →
#4 The Word 'vaina'
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dcdominicana wrote 1 year ago: The word ‘vaina’ is a fundamental part of the Dominican vernacular…a necessity in … more →
Offical and Rogue Language
dpradi wrote 1 year ago: Click here to view the scope - This research project will focus on language; more specifically, the … more →
Overview of Vernacular
dpradi wrote 1 year ago: Given the term ‘Language’, as a group we begin our research covering the topic of “Verna … more →
Give It Up For Colloquial English
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Laurie Kendrick wrote 1 year ago: Dontcha just love smart, brainy types??? The people who know that the biggest things on their bodi … more →
Tomayto - tomarto, Potayto - Potarto
grumpyzachsmith wrote 2 years ago: There is no ‘r’ in ‘glass’, and yet those who speak like they learned their … more →
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