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Memorial Day: A Solemn, not “Happy,” Holiday

Posted on May 28, 2010 by languageandgrammar

I enjoy a three-day weekend as much as the next person, and I’m not suggesting that you shouldn’t enjoy the Memorial Day weekend——–but———Memorial Day is a day to remember those who died serving our country. In other words, “Happy Memorial … Continue reading →

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Exact Opposite

Posted on October 9, 2008 by languageandgrammar

An oxymoron is a word or phrase that is contradictory. My favorite is jumbo shrimp–although I’m not sure that this is actually contradictory. You have your small shrimp. You have your medium shrimp. You have your large shrimp. Finally, you … Continue reading →

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Definite Possibility

Posted on April 26, 2008 by languageandgrammar

An oxymoron is the pairing of two or more words to create a meaning that is contradictory or seems to be contradictory. A couple of examples of oxymorons that seem contradictory include objective opinion, speed bump, and jumbo shrimp. (For what … Continue reading →

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