Language Myths 8: The Whole Nine Yards

HALF A LOAF

The word bread is hidden the early meanings of many words, showing its importance.

Irish Bulls

Unintentional humor caused by incongruity or logical absurdity

Names that suit their profession

Certain names are very suitable to the job. For instance, Doctors Fillar, Aichen, and Chiew are dentists; Justice, Robb, and Law are lawyers; and researchers Haddock, Bass, and Herring are oceanographers.

Small Change -- idioms involving coins

Pennies, nickels, and dimes are often used as similes and metaphors.

EPIPHANY and its opposite, EPICALYPTRY

Had to invent a term that is the opposite of epiphany. It is based on Greek word parts.