stronglang , 1 month ago to random

We can [VERB] the [TABOO TERM] out of something, but what happens when it's an intransitive verb that takes a prepositional phrase?

@bgzimmer on "agreed the fuck out of it" and similar phrases: https://stronglang.wordpress.com/2016/02/11/i-agreed-the-fuck-out-of-it/

#swearing #syntax #linguistics #profanity #grammar #language

liskerr , 3 months ago to AcademicChatter group

New diamond open access journal 'Syntactic Theory and Research' to be founded by former editors of Syntax, resigning from editorial positions due to errors made by Wiley-Blackwell in publication process vs free labour expected of authors/reviewers/editors @linguistics @academicchatter #syntax #linguistics #OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing

https://linguistlist.org/issues/35/835/

ergative , 5 months ago to random

I just sent an email about 'attachment ambiguity', and Outlook helpfully asked if I'd forgotten to attach a file.

#linguistics #syntax