08-24-2015, 12:41 PM
I don't think I said cliches, but I'm willing to take your point. Also, I did my best to say where I was trying to go, but I'm happy to clarify if there's parts of that explanation that're unclear
I think what this thread has taught me is that "colloquialism" and "colloquial phrase" are the wrong terms. But it's also made me think, along with certain other exchanges, that the discussion forum dislikes high-falutin questions and questions without much definition. So, I'll make sure not to repost until I have some thoughts that aren't wholly abstract.
I will say this, though, lyrics and poetry have rhyming in common. That's about it.
I think what this thread has taught me is that "colloquialism" and "colloquial phrase" are the wrong terms. But it's also made me think, along with certain other exchanges, that the discussion forum dislikes high-falutin questions and questions without much definition. So, I'll make sure not to repost until I have some thoughts that aren't wholly abstract.
I will say this, though, lyrics and poetry have rhyming in common. That's about it.
A yak is normal.