Language is a powerful tool, yet even the most articulate speakers can commit terribly amusing mistakes. One such mistake is what is known as a...
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Language is a powerful tool, yet even the most articulate speakers can commit terribly amusing mistakes. One such mistake is what is known as a malapropism. A malapropism occurs when someone uses the wrong word, often one that sounds similar to the intended word, but which completely alters the meaning. Such mistakes often produce unintended humour or confusion and are therefore entertaining and linguistically interesting. OriginThe word “malapropism” carries a...
Language is a powerful tool, yet even the most articulate speakers can commit terribly amusing mistakes. One such mistake is what is known as a...
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The government’s proposed changes to hate speech legislation may have unintended consequences, and fall foul of the Constitution.
The government’s proposed changes to hate speech legislation may have unintended consequences, and fall foul of the Constitution.
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