A binomial is a mathematical expression consisting of two terms. But there are also binomials in language, and they are basically the same. A binomial comprises two words that go together in an idiomatic expression, such as up and down.

I have read some good books since I last did a book post …

In the Creedence Clearwater hit, “Bad Moon Rising,” the line is ,”There’s a bad moon on the rise.”

A capitonym is a word that is sometimes capitalized and other times not.

Nope. I didn’t go to Europe. I didn’t go to any island. Nor Australia or Iceland. Not a cruise. Not a road trip.