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https://twitter.com/susie_dent/status/1 ... 30336?s=20The first meaning of 'fathom' was the span of the arms outstretched in an embrace, later standardised to 6 feet. When we 'fathom' a problem or area of knowledge, we are pulling it within our grasp.
I understood that, since a fathom is a measurement of depth, fathoming a problem was also to assess how "deep" (serious) it is.......Sarah wrote: ↑Mon May 17 2021 9:31amPosted by Susie Dent today:
https://twitter.com/susie_dent/status/1 ... 30336?s=20The first meaning of 'fathom' was the span of the arms outstretched in an embrace, later standardised to 6 feet. When we 'fathom' a problem or area of knowledge, we are pulling it within our grasp.
https://twitter.com/susie_dent/status/1 ... 59299?s=20Today wouldn't be complete without a reminder of the verb 'scurryfunge': to frantically attempt to tidy up before visitors arrive.
https://twitter.com/susie_dent/status/1 ... 31078?s=20Word of the day is ‘thunderplump’ (19th century): a heavy, thundery shower that seems to come from nowhere and soaks you in seconds.
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