Why do mum's always say: 'Put your shoes and socks on.' to the little ones, instead of: 'Put your socks and shoes on' ?
Have you ever tried to put your socks on over your shoes? It's impossible...
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
Yes, come to think of it, it is a strange way round! One we hear so often we tend not to notice the word-order and pick up only the message.