We ought to be confused by things like shampoos which are for
- greasy hair
- shiny hair
(for example)
One is a remedy for the greasiness -i.e. it gets rid of it - and one will endow your hair with a beautiful shine - i.e. it gives it back. Yet the wording is identical.
The face cream I am using at the moment is for "wrinkles and radiance" - go figure!
Gransnet forums
Pedants' corner
Join the conversation
Registering is free, easy, and means you can join the discussion, watch threads and lots more.
Register now »Already registered? Log in with:
Gransnet »