Dave Cornwell wrote:
I can't think how to relate this to the weather other than we all listen to
BBC presenters. I find it annoying to hear expressions such as "Gordon Brown
may be accused of bottling it if he doesn't call an election". It's the use
of "bottling it" I object to. Shouldn't it be "having second thoughts" or
"becoming apprehensive". Come to that it's like the frequent press use of
the trivialising new verb "to glass" someone". Shouldn't that be "thrust a
broken glass into someone's face maiming them for life". Am I becoming a
snob or a grumpy old man? Probably, yes!!

What's wrong with new words when they succinctly convey their meaning?
One of the great things about the English language is the way it evolves
so organically.

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Jonathan Stott
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