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[–] kbal@fedia.io 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

How did kitty-corner and point form make the list? Surely everyone who speaks 500 words of english knows those words.

The latter term is mentioned directly.

Bullet points is the more common term, which we also use. The Canadian "point form" is apparently a rare, more versatile alternative.

Salazar said she had never heard of the term point form before, even though she has some family that lives in Canada.

[–] asg101@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago

I know personally that kitty-corner has been used for at least 65 years in the U.S.A.

[–] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Elbows up (phrase): Used to indicate willingness to (aggressively) defend oneself or fight back. Frequently as a modifier.

Weird, I thought it meant to submit and grovel.

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago

initially a reminder to keep one's balance on the frozen lake.