Idiomatic Expressions 101

Welcome to Idiomatic Expressions 101, where we're learning to be unhelpfully precise with our words.

Lesson 1: Biting Off More Than You Can Chew

It's a classic. You know the one: "I'll just have one more bite of this cookie." No, you won't. Don't do that.

Underbites: A Study in Self-Deception

Lesson 2: It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature

This one's a real doozy: "It's not a bug, it's a feature." Yeah, right. That's why you just spilled coffee on your shirt.

Feature Bugs: Because Who Needs Functionality, Anyway?

Lesson 3: The Bystander Effect

You know: "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV." Nope, you're not a doctor. You're just some guy on TV. Don't pretend otherwise.

The Bystander Effect: Because Who Needs Actual Expertise?