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When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?
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When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?

The decision to ditch a brand name that has become part of the vernacular has sparked lively debate on a social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

  • by David Astle

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Let’s get fiscal
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Let’s get fiscal

Compiling the House of Reps calendar.

Savvy reader saves Savva’s syntax
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Savvy reader saves Savva’s syntax

Catastrophise that!

Sports cars. What’s the point?
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Sports cars. What’s the point?

And is it time to drop the rock cake?

My recent crossword sparked beef. Was my food clue a trifle fishy?
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My recent crossword sparked beef. Was my food clue a trifle fishy?

With words always gaining new meanings, setting crosswords is no piece of cake.

  • by David Astle
‘Omnishambles’ caught our attention but its origin might surprise you
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‘Omnishambles’ caught our attention but its origin might surprise you

Justice Lee’s Lehrmann judgment – and, perhaps, his TV diet – issued a new word into the public’s consciousness.

  • by David Astle
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Taylor Swift’s poetic licence: why all the fuss around her new album title?
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Taylor Swift’s poetic licence: why all the fuss around her new album title?

Grammar pedants have been swift to judge, but pop often plays loose with punctuation.

  • by David Astle
In praise of the eggcorn, the English language’s most logical mistake
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In praise of the eggcorn, the English language’s most logical mistake

Suffering from rumourism? You’ll need a courtesan shot for that.

  • by David Astle
When it comes to catchphrases, this film goes straight to the poolroom
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When it comes to catchphrases, this film goes straight to the poolroom

No other movie matches this local classic’s linguistic legacy.

  • by David Astle
Failing to get off scot-free
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Failing to get off scot-free

Kilty as charged.

Tales from the cryptic
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Tales from the cryptic

Always leave ’em guessing.