The Grammar Diva Blog - Bites of Grammar and Such

Where Did That Word Come From?

Berserk: Out of control — From the Norse…

My biggest regret is that I didn’t follow my heart into music…

Do you know what the word “dord” means?

Oxymoron: A figure of speech or phrase pairing two contradictory words. The word is from the Greek oxus (sharp) and moros (dull).

On December 10, 2010, I adopted a little white chihuahua…

Let’s look back at the words and phrases that were so popular five years ago. Some things have changed….and others, not so much.

What if Elvis had sung about brown suede shoes instead of Blue Suede Shoes?

OMG! You have no doubt seen it in memes, texts, and online comments…