I'm happy to say that I only mispronounce, at most, two or three of these wo…

By , on 13 January, 2012

I'm happy to say that I only mispronounce, at most, two or three of these words.

Sherbert is one I've always mispronounced, and I screw up prerogative quite often, which, also, I tend to screw up. #seb #Language #Pronunciations #Annoyances

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The problem with ‘No Problem.’

By , on 30 November, 2009

There’s an interesting column over at The Boston Globe about people who have a problem with people who say no problem instead of you’re welcome after being thanked for something. This is an issue close to my heart as I have used the phrase no problem for, quite literally, decades and I can prove it . . . → Read More: The problem with ‘No Problem.’

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Campaign to stop use of “gay” as pejorative probably won’t work.

By , on 18 August, 2009

If you spend any time around teenagers, or playing games online, you’ve probably heard someone use the phrase “That’s so gay.” Based on the context in most of the situations I’ve heard it used it’s meaning is one of “lame” or “stupid” rather than “homosexual.” I guess you could take that to mean that being . . . → Read More: Campaign to stop use of “gay” as pejorative probably won’t work.

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