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Are you ever confused by what people mean when they refer to something as an oxymoron? You’re not alone, and it’s also not uncommon for people to use the term incorrectly, referring to something as an oxymoron when it really isn’t. In this quick article, we’ll explain exactly what an oxymoron is and provide some examples too. So, read on and be confused no longer – you’ll soon be an oxymoron expert!
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With the holiday season approaching, retailers are getting in full swing to tempt your wallet open. But they’re not the only ones! Although they’re active all year long, the holidays can be a lucrative time for scammers. When you may be inclined to spend more freely, and you’re full of seasonal good-will and holiday cheer, your guard may be down a fraction, so be careful. Just as the retailers ramp up for the festive season, so do scammers!
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We all like to win prizes, and especially ones which entail winning large amounts of money, but beware! Cue the Prize Money Scam. If you know you’re dealing with a legitimate company you’ve nothing to fear. However, too-easily winning large amounts from entities you’ve barely heard of, and maybe weren’t expecting, is usually too good to be true. Even if they’ve already paid you!
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In another of our spelling and grammar check series, here we’re looking at when to use pouring, and when to use poring. There are certainly errors more common than getting these two words confused, but there are enough people who get it wrong that maybe we should mention it. So, pouring or poring?
Continue reading »Banking scams have been around for a long time, but with increasing regularity we still hear of new scams daily. Despite there being an increased awareness of banking scams among some people, there are still thousands of people who fall victim to scams they could have avoided.
Continue reading »Employment scams are rife, and they’re particularly nasty since they often take advantage of those who can afford it least. As with most scams, if you pay a little attention, and are aware that such scams exist, then you can hopefully avoid falling victim to any of them.
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It sometimes seems as if the proper use of English language has fallen by the wayside, given how certain phrases and words are so commonly used in error. However, all is not lost, and every now and then we spare a moment to elaborate on one or two such errors, hoping to steer the good ship Grammar back on the right course again.
Continue reading »So-called relationship scammers are a nasty breed of low-life schemers. Posing as friends or potential suitors, their intent is to manipulate victims for financial gain. Often seeming to tick all the boxes to being a perfect friend or partner, these scammers take the time to build victims’ trust and affections, before manipulating them financially.
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So, which of these phrases is spelled correctly? Is it “Look at the people over there.”, or is it “Look at the people over their.”? If you chose the first way then you’re correct. If you chose the second way, then maybe this video will help you avoid similar errors in the future.
Continue reading »Given the Internet’s fond dismissal of grammatical norms and conventional rules, perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising that correct spelling and rules of grammar appear so easily discarded these days, but spelling and grammar do still matter. To that end, allow me to comment on “losing” vs “loosing”, “lose” vs “loose”, and “loser” vs “looser”.
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