Re: Language, Really OT (was [OM] Cricket Match)

[Andrew Fildes]

>that nasty habit of turning every second verb into a noun
>> > (ergh!)
>>
>> And remember, there ain't a noun that can't be verbed!
>
>Ergh! is right.  When's the last time you went to an "exhibition" (noun) as
>opposed to an "exhibit" (verb)?  I'm convinced that everyone goes to
>"exhibits" nowadays.  I'm a Christian, but I refuse to "disciple" anyone!
>The list is endless; we're losing this battle, arent't we?
>JP

Yes, It's impacted badly on us all.
AndrewF




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