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Discussion Groups / English Usage / November 2006Closest thing to a perfect phrasal homophone?
So I'm listening to a radio program in my car, and the host describes competing schools of thought on how best to adapt a folk song to a popular setting.... Then he mutters "white shoes".... Comments?...r  Signature"Keep your eye on the Bishop. I want to know when he makes his move", said the Inspector, obliquely. > <...> > Then he mutters "white shoes".... > > Comments? It's not perfect, because the quality of the first vowel varies between the two. How about "the sons raise meat" and "the sun's rays meet"? > > <...> > > Then he mutters "white shoes".... [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > How about "the sons raise meat" and "the sun's rays meet"? "I am the son and the heir" and "I am the sun and the air" |
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