by cityworks | Jul 24, 2014 | Word Choice, Words, Commentary
This week we bring you the second part of our look at the origins and meanings of popular sayings. As we continue our series on Words and Word Choice, we are focusing on this important information to help you communicate effectively. While sayings and idioms are fun...
by cityworks | Jul 18, 2014 | Word Choice, Words, Commentary
You do it. We do it. We all do it. What do we do? We use old sayings when we talk about new situations. Why do we do it is another question. Maybe, we think we’ll be understood because we are using a saying that we think everyone knows. Maybe we believe the...
by cityworks | Jul 11, 2014 | Interviews, Word Choice, Words
Time Magazine names its “Person of the Year,” but did you know if also names its best bloggers of the year? Today, we are pleased to introduce one of the bloggers that made their 2013 list. Acclaimed author and all around lover of language Mark Forsyth is...
by cityworks | Jul 2, 2014 | Interviews, Word Choice, Words
Every profession has its tool of the trade. Carpenters are equipped with a hammer and nails. Teachers use a chalk board or smart board when they work with their students. Journalists rely on the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook. A copy of the AP Stylebook aka the...
by cityworks | Jun 25, 2014 | Interviews, Word Choice, Words
Think back on the past year. Can you sum it all up in one word? Is there one word that captures the essence of 2013 for you? If it was a good year you probably had a lot of “buzzworthy” news to share. If it was an odd year, maybe it was because you just...
by cityworks | Jun 25, 2012 | Word Distinction, Words
Nice weather we’re having…or is that nice climate we’re having…? In that particular case, the word distinction between “weather” and “climate” is easy. When we have a stretch of nice weather, it’s just that – a stretch of nice weather. But in other cases,...
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