Word: phrase
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...figurative term 'Butt-Head' negates the impression that Defendant was seriously implying an assertion of fact. It strains reason to conclude that Defendant was attempting to criticize Plaintiff's reputation or competency as an astronomer. One does not seriously attack the expertise of a scientist using the undefined phrase 'butt-head.' Thus, the figurative language militates against implying an assertion of fact...
...should really avoid organizations with inscrutable mottoes. For instance, an alleged literary magazine on campus uses the Latin phrase "Dulce Est Periculum," which means "Danger Is Sweet." Now, if we hadn't told you that, you might have unexpectedly found yourself experiencing the sweetness of jumping off the Weeks Bridge during your comp. Beware of slogans in tongues...
...fact, take Carlock's quote, substitute the words "Black person" for "women," and you have a phrase right out of the 1950s South. The explanation is a tired one: in the 1950s, racists said Blacks shouldn't be allowed in white-only establishments because they would feel uncomfortable there. Similarly, Carlock is saying today that women shouldn't be allowed in the final clubs because they'd have a tough time fitting in with all those sexists. How thoughtful...
...make their message to prospective Harvard students more complete. In addition, the entire notion of Harvard as Diversity U. had gotten just a wee bit tired. "It had gotten to be an unbelievable cliche," says Director of Admissions Marlyn McGrath Lewis '70. "We are sick to death of that phrase...
...many 21-year-olds in Massachusetts, the phrase "Are you legal?" may soon be a sticky question again...