On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 8:42:48 AM UTC-5, Nancy2 wrote:
> "Pre-heat" is a misnomer. And it smacks of being clueless. Just say, "Heat the oven." Pre-heat
> means to heat it before you heat it. Duh. It's one of those things that make me clench my teeth.
>
> N.

In the USA you must be in a permanent state of clench.

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