On April 25th, on ADS-L, from Pat O’Conner (of Grammarphobia.com), under the heading “A crash blossom for the ages”: Dare you to decipher this one, from Reuters (London) on April 16th: “Stuttering Man City Held by Bottom Side Sunderland” Pat translates: “Man City” is Manchester City, a football (soccer) team (or “side”). Sunderland is another; … Continue reading Background knowledge