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Literally

Mark Twain, F Scott Fitzgerald and James Joyce all did it. (HW Fowler disapproved.) Should ‘literally’ be used to mean its opposite?

Written on: 10/03/16:
Filed under: words

BUMF

Wonderful word… BUMF. Comes from the slang for toilet paper or "BUM F"odder. Nowadays meaning useless, printed material or content.

Written on: 19/02/16:
Filed under: words

Glengarry Glenross - script

We're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody want to see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.

Written on: 29/04/14:
Filed under: film | TV words

guardian style guide

Link to the web version of the Guardian style guide. Also available in the traditional book format from the Guardian shop.

Written on: 25/10/11:
Filed under: words

many books

Fantastic resource for out of copyright books. Fill your boots/Pod/Kindle/reader of choice.

Written on: 06/12/10:
Filed under: words

flâneur

I love the French. They actually have a word for someone, who essentially wishes to get lost in a city. There's no equivalent word in English. Vive les flâneurs!

Written on: 30/07/10:
Filed under: words

martingale

Players using the Martingale system do not have any long-term mathematical advantage over any other betting system or even randomly placed bets.

Written on: 27/07/10:
Filed under: words

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