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Author: Jeremy Butterfield

Editor of Fowler's Modern English Usage. Writer, wordsmith, copy-editor. If your writing needs polishing or a second set of eyes, I'm here to assist. Why not email me to discuss the help you desire? You can find me on Twitter @JemButterfield.

Posted on July 21, 2022July 18, 2022

Is it “one and the same” or “one in the same”?

“One in the same” will generally be considered wrong. No dictionary recognizes it. You should avoid it and use the standard form of “one and the same.”

Posted on July 18, 2022July 19, 2022

Verbing. A marmite phenomenon? I love it.

The verbal noun verbing is first cited a surprisingly long time ago, in 1766. But, as the OED notes, it was rare before the late 20th century...once a feature of language is visibly or vocally shunned, fatwas against it take on a life of their own.

Posted on June 24, 2022

Global Beatles Day – Collins Dictionary Language Blog

This Saturday 25 June is Global Beatles Day where The Beatles have a day in the year devoted to them and their legacy. Source: Global…

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