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It’s not actually a problem. It’s fine. We all understand each other.

• TeMPOraL 8y ago
  It's more and more cases of terms where the meaning in use is different from the literal one. I.e. more exceptions to remember. More unnecessary cognitive load.
  • hellofunk 8y ago
    The majority of phrases and words in any language have a modern meaning that does not resemble their literal origins. That’s how language works.
  • OskarS 8y ago
    You find it cognitively burdensome to remember that italic fonts aren’t necessarily made in Italy?