Words and expressions

I'm always intrigued by new expressions and words that come into the English language... and thus to our consciousness.

So how about 'done and dusted'? I have the impression that this started in the UK. It's certainly spreading. But surely they've got that the wrong way around? My mother always said the dusting had to happen first, and then the vacumming or sweeping or whatever. Don't you think?

Now the other item that's on my mind is the word 'woke'. First seen on a facebook post via a member of the (much) younger generation, I still am not sure what it means. Obviously, it's gaining some agency (as they say... another spreading expression!) because I saw on The Guardian website that the recent pop concert weekend at Glastonbury has been deemed 'the most woke' ever!! It's definitely a compliment of some kind.

And while we're in the realm of Glastonbury, I'm remembering its connection with King Arthur and the stories of the Grail. Clearly it's a place with special energies, but how is all that modern music affecting them?

I shall continue to ponder.