Today's nitpick.

Mar 22, 2007 13:42

If you're talking about prestige acquired from an accomplishment (say, from an Oscar nomination) or a mark of distinction, that's cachet. With a "t." Two syllables; rhymes with "sashay." A cache is a secret hiding place. One syllable; rhymes with "stash."

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uruz March 22 2007, 17:59:53 UTC
Yeah, that drives me nuts, too.

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rigel March 22 2007, 20:22:39 UTC
Wow, I don't even think of those as the same words.

By the way: Hadn't replied to it yet, but I got your e-mail. We're good. *hug*

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jadasc March 22 2007, 21:20:41 UTC
Good. I was worried, y'know?

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