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Why do we say silly things.

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ZZzzz

ZZzzz Report 31 Oct 2024 22:06

Like going for a hair cut when loads of hair is being cut?

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 31 Oct 2024 22:33

Because "hair" is a collective noun, as well as a singular.

You don't say "I'm brushing my hairs."

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 1 Nov 2024 09:28

I volunteer in school and listen to readers aged 8 and 9 years old.
More often than not, they can read very well, but don't always understand what is meant by certain phrases.
'Hold your tongue' was a recent one I had to explain.