Sir, – “There are less people here today”, “Not thought to be life-threatening”, and “Loose cows on the road”; each a long-term favourite of our national broadcaster. – Yours, etc,
ALAN McMILLAN,
Orwell Park, Dublin 6W.
Sir, – I’m surprised nobody has mentioned “I mean”, which is regularly used to pepper conversations and interviews. I mean, it’s the new “You know”, you know. – Yours, etc,
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NORMAN DAVIES,
Belton Terrace,
Bray, Co Wicklow.
Sir, – “Window of opportunity”. But does it have “transparent” glass? – Yours, etc,
DAVID RUDD,
Shinrone, Birr, Co Offaly.