Fury as Oxford uni tells staff not to use common phrases like ‘learn the ropes’ for fear of confusing foreign students

OXFORD University is advising staff not to use phrases such as “learn the ropes” or “find your feet” over fears they confuse foreign students. The seat of learning’s official style guide also warns against using the term “blindspots”. And it suggests words such as “spokesman”, “chairwoman” and “mankind” should be swapped for gender-neutral alternatives including...

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