Because mathematicians get along with words, many amusing ambiguities arise. For instance, the word function probably expresses the most important idea in the whole history of mathematics. Yet, most people hearing it would think of a 'function' as meaning an evening social affair, while others, less socially minded, would think of their livers. How come a fat man is a big man but a fat chance is no greater than a small chance. It is not at all simple to define simple .
Time flies like an arrow and fruit flies like an orange.
The consequences were drastic. He was a Turk. His statement to the police was translated and typed out in English. I hit him with the iron bar when I saw him on the ground. I felt sorry for him and picked him up.