Around this time of year, we turn our thoughts to ghosts and spirits and skeletons— the world beyond. Since we’re already thinking about, er, death, let’s take a look at phrases that use it. Death, as we all know, is pretty final, at least on this end of things. So the word is sometimes used…
Category: Why do they say that?
Insight and incite
Insight and incite are pronounced exactly the same, but the meaning is very different. Let’s take a look at how we can play with this difference to make a joke. His speech was extremely insightful! It was an intelligent, thoughtful, perceptive analysis. It showed insight—deep understanding of the topic. His speech was extremely inciteful!…
Moving experiences
It’s almost summer, and after COVID restrictions, we feel the need to shake things up! Houses are going up for sale, and interest rates are low. We are moving! This is a physical shift, from one place to another. Stuff moves. People move. [In Britain, they would say, “move house.”] Moving companies like to play…
A shot in the arm
This week I will get my second dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. The first dose gave me a headache and nausea. So this time, I’m prepared. I have ginger ale and Fritos on standby, and I downloaded an audio book so I can goof off afterwards, but still feel I’m accomplishing something. I’m literally,…