Our English language is weird really!!
Why do "slow up" and "slow down" mean the same thing?
Why do "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?
Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game" when we are already there?
Why are they called stands when they are specifically made for sitting?
Why is it called after dark and its really after light?
Why does overlook and oversee mean opposite things?
Why is a bra singular and panties plural?
Why do we put suits in a garment bag and garments in a suitcase?
How come abbreviated is such a long word?
Why do we call a TV "a TV set" when you have only one?
Why is the word phonics not spelled how it sounds?