The Irish writer Roddy Doyle has some good advice about using a thesaurus: “Do keep a thesaurus, but in the shed at the back of the garden or behind the fridge, somewhere that demands travel or effort.” This is part of a complete episode.
The language of restaurant menus. Need a dictionary to get through a dinner menu? Research shows the longer the description of a particular dish, the more expensive it will be. Plus: What’s the best way to use a thesaurus? DON’T —...
vicky n.— «This was an occasion—metaphorically speaking—for the two-fingered gesture which is known in Glasgow as “flashin’ the Vicky,” as Hearts flaunted the superiority over Rangers they have enjoyed throughout this season...