Emma Clark

Language naturally evolves, and so do the expressions we hear and write each day. One phrase that continues to raise eyebrows is “hence why.” To grammar enthusiasts, it sounds formal and logical, yet its structure feels questionable. As a writer and editor, I’ve found this expression often in articles, essays, and student drafts. Even though … Read more

The word gooned has become one of those rare terms that leaves many people scratching their heads. It belongs to a niche corner of the internet, where language often morphs into something completely unpredictable and sometimes misunderstood. In some communities, it has picked up a life of its own, evolving with every use, moving along … Read more

From my experience as a professional communicator, I’ve often seen people confuse the terms “propose” vs “purpose“. In one article, I decided to explore their nuances to help others. At the end, readers gained a solid grasp of how and when to use them correctly. Propose usually means to suggest an idea, while purpose is … Read more

In the language world, tiny differences carry a lot of weight. I’ve met people who’ve paused, mid-thought or even mid-sentence, wondering if they should say “by which” vs “in which“. Though these phrases look similar, their meaning is very different. “By which” usually explains a method or cause, while “in which” refers to a place, … Read more