The Dictionary of American Diction: Number 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  "Look at my new toothpaste. It's revitalating."

 

        "Don't light the pilot on the stove until all the gas has dissipitated."

 

        "...this latest news has given rescue workers a slender of hope..."  (news broadcaster)

 

        "This candidate is not computer animated."   (note on an employment application)

 

        "He's out of the office now, but I expect him back soonly. I can take a message if you like."

 

        "We're running at full complimenty."

 

        "She was warned verbally and then writtenly."

 

        "Do you have any infectionous diseases?"   (nurse at the blood bank)

 

        "I'm really good at dealing with customer complaints, because I like to emphasize with people."

 

        "...the door swung open and the welcome mat was unraveled."

 

 

 

 

 

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