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The purple haze of autumn
Q: The phrase "purple haze" has been around for centuries and was used to describe atmospheric conditions such as the…
KABBALAH CABAL
 Originally, the term cabal was pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, similar to Kabul, and it simply meant…
The rustle of a print dress
In books set in the 1920s and ’30s, particularly in Agatha Christie’s works, references to a maid wearing a “print…
WIPING OFF
 When the term detergent was first introduced in the early seventeenth century, it was used as an adjective meaning…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Why we’re in cahoots
In this article, we explore the origins and usage of the term "cahoot." While some sources suggest a French origin,…
SQUARE CADRE
 The term cadre (referring to a small group of individuals, often with a common political goal) originates from the…
The Grammarphobia Blog: Left for dead
Have you ever wondered about the phrase "left for dead" and why it is not "left to die"? The expression…
FOUR CORNERS
 One interesting regional variation that I often inquire about is the use of the phrases kitty-corner and catty-corner. While…