The political, royal and obscene meanings of blue. The differences in ‘plumb’ and plum.’
Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.14 Loka 2025

The political, royal and obscene meanings of blue. The differences in ‘plumb’ and plum.’

1124. This week, we look at blue idioms, including the political history of "blue states," the medical reason for being "blue in the face," and the astronomical reason for a "blue moon." Then, we look at the difference between 'plumb' (with a B), and 'plum' (without a B).

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