Patronising weather reports
Nov 17, 2021
1 minute
Why do weather forecasters make their predictions in down-with-the-people language, which serves only to confuse?
On Radio 4’s programme, I heard the ridiculous expression ‘rattle the windows’. Seconds later came ‘wet and windy fare’ and finally ‘How do I break this to you gently?’
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