Noun-Adjective Clichés: Examples & Ideas

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying and sharing examples of phrases where the adjective follows the noun. Participants are invited to contribute their own examples and explore the concept of these noun-adjective constructions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes familiar phrases such as "the River Jordan," "the Brothers Grimm," and "tripping the light fantastic" as examples of noun-adjective constructions.
  • Another participant shares a humorous example related to students finding answers in the back of a book, suggesting a playful take on the topic.
  • A list of additional examples is provided, including "heir apparent," "creatures unseen," "best room available," and others, showcasing a variety of noun-adjective pairs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to agree on the existence of noun-adjective constructions, but there is no consensus on a definitive list or the criteria for what constitutes a valid example.

Contextual Notes

Some examples may depend on specific interpretations or contexts, and the criteria for inclusion in the list of noun-adjective phrases are not explicitly defined.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in linguistics, language patterns, or creative writing may find this discussion relevant.

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Recently it occurred to me that we have familiar phrases
with the adjective following its noun.

Some examples are the River Jordan. the Brothers Grimm,
and "tripping the light fantastic".

Can you think of more examples?

 
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My students can find answers in the back of the book, by working their problems odd.
 

What?

 
Heir apparent
Creatures unseen
Best room available
Something nice (interesting)
Battle royal
Alcoholics anonymous*
Code red
Whiskey sour
shortest route possible
worst conditions imaginable
Best case scenario
 

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