Two that I’ve noticed recently: “Nat” used as shorthand for National, as in the college football championship game. Also, I read food sections (NY Times) and see “aggressive” used to describe seasonings. I half expect the turmeric or smoked paprika to come to my kitchen and attack me!
COVID ruined a lot of things including the word pivot.
Two that I’ve noticed recently: “Nat” used as shorthand for National, as in the college football championship game. Also, I read food sections (NY Times) and see “aggressive” used to describe seasonings. I half expect the turmeric or smoked paprika to come to my kitchen and attack me!
A few more for your list! https://theangrygrammarian.substack.com/p/this-weeks-inquirer-six-words-and
Things that irk me might just be regional or cultural idioms, but I can’t stand, for example, “on line” when someone is standing in a line.
BOB!!! The best.
Can I eliminated phrases with my button? If so, I'd minimize the use of "as well as" where "also" will do, especially when leading a sentence.