Copy Editor Post Transportation Writer 
Grammar Underground
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
By traditional copy editor standards, they should be “chaise longue” and “champing at the bit.” Yet for decades, careless American writers have glossed over that last word and assumed it was the English word “lounge.” The post 'Chaise lounge' and 'chomping at the bit'? In my mind, it’s a horse-folk term.
The Creative Penn
MAY 29, 2023
Check it out for free or get 25% off the premium edition at www.ProWritingAid.com/joanna John Matthew Fox is an award-winning short story writer, a developmental editor, writing teacher and blogger. His latest book is The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments. John has courses for writers here.
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