Tell the truth with veracity: word clarity
Easy to get confused with words that almost sound the same. Veracity and Verocity are such an example. Language practitioners are trained to spot the difference
Easy to get confused with words that almost sound the same. Veracity and Verocity are such an example. Language practitioners are trained to spot the difference
A noose around the neck is an expression that means you are out of options. As the noose, a tightening rope knot moves closer to the throat, the subject is close to death, the deathknot, if you like.
Today, we use the idiom for any moment of irreversible action. You resign from a stable job to start your own business. You press “send” on an email that might change everything. You sign the contract, make the announcement, book the one-way ticket, say "I do". The die is cast.
A discussion on International Mole Day and how words are used to explain everything.