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The Language of Love

Why do we have such strange ways of saying we’re in love—whether we’re infatuated, head over heels, or crushing on someone? The answer involves structural metaphors, semantic change, and secret diaries.

Posted byAspen MooreAugust 15, 2021August 21, 2021Posted inetymology, idioms, linguistics, UncategorizedTags:crush, love, metaphorLeave a comment on The Language of Love
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