WHY ENGLISH IS SO HARD
We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes.Then one fowl is goose, but two are called geese,Yet the ... moreWHY ENGLISH IS SO HARD
We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes.Then one fowl is goose, but two are called geese,Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a whole lot of mice,But the plural of house is houses, not hice.If the plural of man is always called men,Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen?
The cow in the plural may be cows or kine,But the plural of vow is vows, not vine.And I speak of a foot, and you show me your feet,But I give you a boot — would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,Why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth?Then one may be that, and three may be those,Yet the plural of hat would never be hose.We speak of a brother and also of brethren,But though we say mother, we never say methren.So our English, I think you will agree,Is the trickiest language you ever did see. less
What are some other expressions or adages based on time periods, and just to make it interesting, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too?... more What are some other expressions or adages based on time periods, and just to make it interesting, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too? Thanks!*If you don't mind, please provide the English translation of any foreign-language entries and their meanings. ~
What are some other everyday expressions or adages that use the names of foods but do not refer to that food? To increase how interesting this can be, would you please includ... moreWhat are some other everyday expressions or adages that use the names of foods but do not refer to that food? To increase how interesting this can be, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too? Thanks!*Please provide the English translation of any foreign-language entries, if you would be so kind. ~
What are some other numerically-based expressions or adages, and to increase how interesting this can be, would you please include any of them that you know in other languag... more What are some other numerically-based expressions or adages, and to increase how interesting this can be, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too? Thanks!*Please provide the English translation of any foreign-language entries, if you would be so kind. ~
