THE VERI/VERY WORDPLAY

These work in conversation, not as standalone proverbs:

  • “Veri certain” (very certain)
  • “Veri real” (very real)
  • “Veri specific” (very specific)
  • “Veri-fication” (verification)
  • “That is Veri’s telling” (that is very telling / Veridicor is telling me)

Classic Exchange:

Guard: “Who told you about the plot?” Syd: “Veri did.” Guard: “Very… what?” Syd: “No, Veri told me.” Guard: “I’M ASKING YOU TO VERIFY!” Syd: “I am! Veri told me! Veri-dicor!” Guard: gives up in frustration