A (quick) writing tip to improve your copy
Is it ‘home in’ or ‘hone in’? The New Yorker once got this wrong, which means you might be committing this language gaffe, too.
Which one is correct?
Home in.
Hone means to sharpen; home refers to pinpointing a target.
Here’s an example: “The missile homes in on its target.”
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