If you want to be an English Champion, not only do you have to have a passion for reading and writing, you must also have a heightened curiosity for the evolution of our language. As we all know, English usage differs greatly across countries, as well as within our own country. People from Manchester, Milwaukee, and Mississippi can often sound as if they are not at all speaking the same language. But, of course, they are, and seeking out those variations and how they emerged is a fun aspect of studying English as a discipline. And sometimes, English phrases can be so incredibly weird, we can't help but wonder where they came from.
Over the weekend, the Daily Mail published an article that explored some of those silly phrases. It's like a buffet for linguists and quite funny, even for those of us who are familiar with most of them. One of the researchers in the article said, "Everyday English is incredibly rich in imaginative language. Looking for the meanings of the many colourful, puzzling and at times downright surreal sayings takes us on a journey through history and sports, military and nautical realms, literature and culture and beyond." So if you want to learn more about the craziness of our language, take a moment to read the link, and Bob's your Uncle. Enjoy!
Over the weekend, the Daily Mail published an article that explored some of those silly phrases. It's like a buffet for linguists and quite funny, even for those of us who are familiar with most of them. One of the researchers in the article said, "Everyday English is incredibly rich in imaginative language. Looking for the meanings of the many colourful, puzzling and at times downright surreal sayings takes us on a journey through history and sports, military and nautical realms, literature and culture and beyond." So if you want to learn more about the craziness of our language, take a moment to read the link, and Bob's your Uncle. Enjoy!