Take care with English: How expressions get distorted
Would you say English is a careless language? I think the opposite is true. English is a careful language in that its most practiced users choose words with specific intent,…
Red herring: A technique for arguing
I love a red herring. And no, I don’t mean because it’s an ideal protein in a low-carb high-protein diet. It’s also great for breakfast. At school I had a…
Zeitgeist: how words originate
Zeitgeist is a lovely word to get your teeth into, literally and figuratively. And both syllables require a firm grit. Derived from the German language, the word is surrounded by…