Amen and awoman
Filed under: when praying in Congress goes wrong. Is awoman even a word?
Tag: Phrases
Daughters, milking cows, and etymological debates
Is the English word for daughter related to a Sanskrit word meaning "one who milks"? Yes, no, and maybe is the answer.
The origins of the "black sheep"
Why does "black sheep" suggest negative connotations? And does it have anything to do with the sale of black wool? Grammarphobia gave a lengthy answer.
Alternatives to ableist terms
Don't call something 'stupid' or 'crazy'. Try some of these alternative words for ableist terms.
Let's make like a tree and split?
You'll have heard this phrase before. Now take your pick from a selection of over 90 versions of "make like a...".