The Joy of English

The Joy of English

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So, if in doubt about “every day” and “everyday”, just make it ambiguous laid out. Hmmm

So, if in doubt about “every day” and “everyday”, just make it ambiguous laid out. Hmmm

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Looks like this newspaper spent more money on its “brand new website” (sic) than on copy editors. Make that “brand-new website”.

Looks like this newspaper spent more money on its “brand new website” (sic) than on copy editors. Make that “brand-new website”.

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“New life like size”? I don’t think so. Make that “new life-like size”.

“New life like size”? I don’t think so. Make that “new life-like size”.

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Spelling reforms based on the sounds we make — be careful what you wish for. Otherwise London English would read like this.

Spelling reforms based on the sounds we make — be careful what you wish for. Otherwise London English would read like this.

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Come on McDonald’s, how are the kids going to learn to spell correctly if you lead them astray? Make that “barbecue”, spelt with a c in Eng since 1709.

Come on McDonald’s, how are the kids going to learn to spell correctly if you lead them astray? Make that “barbecue”, spelt with a c in Eng since 1709.

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Hyphens join things and make reading easier. Make that “class-A eggs” not “class a eggs”.

Hyphens join things and make reading easier. Make that “class-A eggs” not “class a eggs”.

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Make that “1000s” (or 1,000s) instead of “1000’s”. Oh, all gifts are already “free” by definition.

Make that “1000s” (or 1,000s) instead of “1000’s”. Oh, all gifts are already “free” by definition.

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Valentines love Valentine’s as much as apostrophes, whether in lingerie or not. @KellyBrook

Valentines love Valentine’s as much as apostrophes, whether in lingerie or not. @KellyBrook

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If you check your dictionary, migrant = come and go; immigrant = come and stay; emigrant = leave permanently

If you check your dictionary, migrant = come and go; immigrant = come and stay; emigrant = leave permanently

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David Beckham can kick a ball but is he too cool to punctuate? Make that “Valentine’s Day”

David Beckham can kick a ball but is he too cool to punctuate? Make that “Valentine’s Day”

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This betting shop is having a “machine sale”, what ever that is. The is “everyday” (sic). Make that “every day”.

This betting shop is having a “machine sale”, what ever that is. The is “everyday” (sic). Make that “every day”.