Tag Archives: Word Play

The Zen of Good Instructions

Posted on 12 May 2026 by Isabel Gibson

The verbal version of “the minimum force necessary”? Continue reading →

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RIPTYDZ

Posted on 28 March 2026 by Isabel Gibson

More fun with acronyms? Continue reading →

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By Any Other Name

Posted on 28 November 2025 by Isabel Gibson

Onwards and upwards? Backwards and forwards. Continue reading →

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Wonton Disregard

Posted on 10 October 2025 by Isabel Gibson

Gyozas, anyone? Continue reading →

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More Girly or Just More Girls?

Posted on 19 July 2025 by Isabel Gibson

Womanize? Feminize? Oh, just editize. Continue reading →

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Rien d’absurde

Posted on 24 May 2025 by Isabel Gibson

Reflections on language acquisition. Continue reading →

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An Also Ran?

Posted on 24 May 2025 by Isabel Gibson

A small infelicity in construction. Continue reading →

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Peaches No Ice

Posted on 10 May 2025 by Isabel Gibson

An unexpected challenge in hospital food. Continue reading →

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Knowledge is the Power

Posted on 23 April 2025 by Isabel Gibson

Who told these guys they could teach English? Continue reading →

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