The English Language

If a man or a woman can be an easy lay, and if both sexes enjoy getting laid, why don't we say, "I got laid off" afterwards? Instead, some say,"I got off."

Of course, getting laid off means you lose or are relieved of something. Laid off has a negative connotation, meanwhile getting laid is positive.

On another note, I can cleave (syn. break) all negative attachments from myself or I can cleave (syn. cling) to them.

The English language is so curious; I love it!