Word partners.
Just as the letter "q" always has a "u" next to it (in english), there are words that always seem to be accompanied by particular other words. I think they're usually found in idiomatic phrases, but for whatever reason, I think they are interesting. Unfortunately, I have a hell of a time coming up with examples when the topic arises in conversation, so I'm going to start recording them here when I think of them. Feel free to join in!
What I have so far:
Kaboodle:Kit
Vim:Vigor
Kilter:Off
Wreak:Havoc
Garner:Support
Matrimony:Holy
Moly:Holy (Thanks, Stevie!)
What I have so far:
Kaboodle:Kit
Vim:Vigor
Kilter:Off
Wreak:Havoc
Garner:Support
Matrimony:Holy
Moly:Holy (Thanks, Stevie!)
posted by Abram at 10:03 AM
9 Comments:
Not necessarily...If spelled differently, you'll find that many of your readers have owned "Caboodles" that have now become their fathers' tackleboxes. That word doesn't travel with "kit".
"Many of my readers" eh? I'm fairly certain the entirety of my readership (the whole kit and caboodle, as it were) could fit into my car. You guys wanna go fishing?
I love fishing. I'm in.
Joe and I put two heads together and came up with tick-tock. It's the best we could do.
"nipped my taliwhacker"...ok, I made that one up.
On Steve's behalf, the dust-collecting "nook and cranny".
nip and tuck
Tom and Katie
and uh... Steak n Shake. :)
HI and YA. Don't make me demonstrate.
Chutes and ladders.
I mean who ever says the word chute.
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