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When Men Are Hung: A Pet Peeve

D’you what annoys me? When people are hung. When they’re hung in books and on TV, when news reporters talk about people who’ve been hung.

I remember when I was a kid, I saw the words ‘XMAS SALE’ painted in huge letters on a shop window. I was only little

Gordon Bennett! is a phrase that we all know and love. Admittedly, today it’s more likely to be said in jest rather than as a genuine

‘The bee’s knees’ is an odd little phrase, isn’t it? We, of course, use it to mean that something is great, fantastic, the bee’s knees –

I don’t know whether it’s because I’m a bibliophagist or whether it’s because I’m scripturient, but I must admit that I often partake in a

I admit, I’m a bit geeky, especially when it comes to words or books – and when there’s a book about words, I turn from

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