What does "semantic" mean when used dismissively?
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Is the phrase "it's just a matter of semantics" meaningless?
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Is there a name for "I don't mean to..., but" phrases?
130105
Ending a sentence with "because [noun]."
54677
When to use words quite, rather, pretty, fairly etc: degree of downtoning
40589
What should we call language that intentionally conveys the opposite of the literal meaning?
102454
Is there a specific term for the association of certain verb(s) with certain nouns (as direct objects)?
132596
"Calling a spade a spade": synonymous expressions?
115479
What is the correct spelling of "X, schmX" to indicate dismissiveness (e.g., "evidence, schmevidence")?
139079
What is a word to describe a statement that seems meaningless
97783
Noun phrase converted to verb, is a hyphen needed?
101737
Why is it "to take someone seriously" and not "to take someone serious"?
5900
Are these dangling participial phrases?
141402
Omission of verbs
101855
Is there a phrase that means treat someone dismissively
46166
"Criteria" versus "criterion"
142434
How to distinguish between uses of words like 'Marry'?
121704
Why is the noun "brush-off" hyphenated when the verb "to brush off" is not?