Category: Our famous Q&As!

Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘head honcho’

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 playing head games.. Q:

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘At the drop of a hat’ and ‘off the cuff’

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, hats, cuffs and spurs.. Q:

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘SOS’ and ‘mayday’

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 beyond help.. Q: Hi

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘having a field day’

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, field assignments.. Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘disappointment’

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, missing appointments.. Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Q&A: The origin of ‘skeletons in the closet’

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, skeleton keys.. Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Is a wolverine a wolf?

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, a wolverine in sheep’s clothing..

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Ladybugs’ vs ‘ladybirds’

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, ladies first.. Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘doozy’

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, a real doozy.. Q: I

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Collective nouns of birds

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, winged things.. Q: We need

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Why do we call money ‘change’?

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, time for a change? Q:

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Watts’ vs ‘volts’ vs ‘amps’ vs ‘ohms’

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 powers that be… Q:

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: The origin of ‘umbrella’

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, umbrella academia… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Where does ‘smarmy’ 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, smarmy surplus… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Why is it called ‘Paralympics’?

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, parallel lines… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Filthy rich’?

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, dirty money… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: Knock on wood?

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, opportunity knocks… Q: Hi AWC,

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Lap’ vs ‘length’

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 going to great lengths…

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Gold’ vs ‘golden’

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 going for gold… Q:

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Our famous Q&As!
Dean Koorey

Q&A: ‘Podium’ vs ‘dais’

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 winning ways… Q: Hi

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