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OP what's your reasoning behind your choice of wording here
*shrug* Just an avoidance of the cliche, I think.
(for extra credit), where did the phrase 'coined a phrase/word/etc.' come from??
From wordorigins.com:
The verb to coin originally meant to literally mint a coin. It dates to the 14th century. In the late-16th century, the sense generalized to become to create or invent something. In 1940 the specific usage of coin a phrase came into use.
Oh goody! I hope that extra credit will get me out of homeroom this week; I have to decorate the gym for the prom.
Only 66 more days until hoops start.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Chick Hearn Sparteye 08/06/02 03:33 PM Re: Created vs. Coined Chemeng1992 08/06/02 05:06 PM Re: Created vs. Coined Sparteye 08/07/02 12:33 AM
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