Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing From metal type to metaphor: printing terms that extended their reach. The positive 'anymore.' Gigglemare.
Nov 28, 2023
Explore the influence of printing terms on everyday language, including typecast, stereotype, cliche, and boilerplate. Learn about the evolution of printing methods and the origin of 'out of sorts.' Discover the origins of 'boilerplate' and the use of negative polarity items in language. Dive into the positive usage of 'anymore' in English grammar and the introduction of the term 'Giggle-mer'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Influence of Printing Terms in Everyday Language
02:40 • 8min
Evolution of Printing Methods and the Origin of 'Out of Sorts'
10:59 • 2min
The Origin of 'Boilerplate' and Negative Polarity Items in Language
13:26 • 3min
Positive 'anymore' in English grammar and introducing the 'Giggle-mer'
16:49 • 4min