MIKE MENDIS

Over the years, I have been fascinated by the way American English has diverged from other varieties of English (particularly British English) and has come gradually to domjinate, not just the English-speaking world, but the entire globe. Something else that has intrigued me is the way American English reflects American habits of mind, American attitudes to life, and American ideals (such as they might be). I am continually amazed by what I discover.

 

Here you will find bits and pieces of what I have stumbled upon over the years. They are grouped together under the following headings (click on a heading for more on the topic):

 

•  Contortions and Distortions of Certain Idioms and Expressions

•  Faulty Analogy