Category: Our famous Q&As!

Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The orgin of ‘boycott’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, cold shoulders and hot potatoes…

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Mettle’ vs ‘Metal’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, metal heads… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Q&A: Why is it called a ‘dry run’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, the big dry… Q: Hi

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘the elephant in the room’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, Mumbo Jumbo-sized… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Where does ‘marmalade’ come from?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, spread the word… Q: Hi

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Why is it called a ‘Lazy Susan’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re doing the rounds… Q:

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Just how deep is ‘20,000 leagues’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, the big leagues… Q: Hi

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Why is it called the Red Cross?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, cross purposes… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Where does ‘hold my beer’ come from?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, the beer facts… Q: Hi

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Origins of the words ‘army’ and ‘navy’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, armed sources… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Why is it called ‘Easter’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, hot crossed words… Q: Hi

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: What is ‘irony’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, isn’t it ironic… Q: Can

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The Viking origins of “berserk” and “ransack”

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, norse code… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Q&A: Why do watches call them ‘complications’ and ‘hands’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, watch yourself… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘keeping your powder dry’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, it’s powder-coated… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Why is it called ‘tupperware’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re talking about household names…

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Why are they called ‘blockbusters’?

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, we’re blockbusting… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Gulf of Mexico’ vs ‘Gulf of America’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, gulf wars… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘a kettle of fish’

Each week here at the Australian Writers’ Centre, we dissect and discuss, contort and retort, ask and gasp at the English language and all its rules, regulations and ridiculousness. It’s a celebration of language, masquerading as a passive-aggressive whinge about words and weirdness. This week, there’s something fishy… Q: Hi

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