Word Question 3

It’s more of a phrase, actually. I hear people talk about “honing in” on something. As in, they’re going to focus intensely on a specific topic or object.

Hone = sharpen. Why would we use sharpness to indicate focus?

I always thought the phrase should be “home in,” as when homing pigeons return to their roost.

What do you guys think? Should we “home in” or “hone in?”

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