Lili Saintcrow4d ago
To “hone” something is to sharpen its edge. To “home in” is to find and follow the signal that helps a plane return to base.
Show threadLili Saintcrow4d ago

Also, to “bail out” is to remove water from inside a boat so it may continue to float. To “bale out” is to jump from a plane. A “bailout” is when a company is kept afloat by an infusion of cash.

English is fun.

Show threadLili Saintcrow4d ago
To “reign” is to rule over something; “free rein” is when a horse’s reins (leather bridle straps) are held loosely to allow the horse its choice of speed and direction.
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"Romance and espionage writers understand "discreet" vs "discrete"" Challenge 2026--and every other year.

Show threadLili Saintcrow4d ago
@mwl bwahahahaha omg don’t get me started on “peaks” vs “peeks”
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This discussion piques my interest in these words

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