Tag: metaphor
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Like tiny, perfect poems: the origins of “daisy” and “window”
Great God! Sometimes etymology offers us some sorely needed poetry.
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How the game of chess and Persian kings gave us the word “check”
Thanks to literal chess moves, the English word “check” ultimately derives from the Persian word for “king.” Plus, a surprising connection to your yoga practice.
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Workplace Word Origins: ask, all hands, staff, touch base, nimble
Shepherds, sailors, and baseball players all make etymological cameos in this compilation of corporate jargon.
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Workplace Word Origins: jargon, milestone, sesquipedalian, benchmark, team
Can’t stand jargon? Blame it on the birds!
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Workplace Word Origins: resilience, company, focus, thrilled, code
What do professional announcements have to do with boogers?
Mashed Radish 