Happy New Year, both Western and Chinese varieties!
For my new year wish, I offer up a list of oxymorons from '08 that I'd like to see the back of. It's always worth keeping an eye on oxymorons in the press and on tv ... they are so revealing about things we are trying to put a brave face (read "spin") on:
charm offensive
negative growth
negative equity
toxic asset
friendly fire
smart bombs
civil war
Good luck to all in 2009.
For my new year wish, I offer up a list of oxymorons from '08 that I'd like to see the back of. It's always worth keeping an eye on oxymorons in the press and on tv ... they are so revealing about things we are trying to put a brave face (read "spin") on:
charm offensive
negative growth
negative equity
toxic asset
friendly fire
smart bombs
civil war
Good luck to all in 2009.
