‘Let’s nip it in the butt.’ Language is constantly evolving and adapting to the whims of its speakers, and as a result it’s not surprising to encounter linguistic phenomena that both confound and amuse us. One such delightful linguistic quirk is the eggcorn. An eggcorn arises when a word or phrase is misheard or reinterpretedContinue reading “Eggcorns – The Language Mistakes That Almost Make Sense”
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Does Bigger Equal Better?
Does using bigger words mean a better book? In this blog, I’ll look at the pros and cons of using complicated language.
October in review
October was a very busy month, but I still found time for a short break to celebrate my 50th birthday (no idea where the time has gone!). A long weekend break in Shrewsbury was just what I needed to recharge after a very busy September, but once back home the work started up again inContinue reading “October in review”
