The mangled expression “far be it for me” is probably influenced by a similar saying: “it’s not for me to say.” The standard expression is “far be it from me” (may this possibility be far away from me).
Far be it from me to give an inch to Oprah Winfrey — I’ve never been a fan — but her OWN cable network’s deal to air repeats of online-only soaps “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” is a savvy business decision. Not only will it return both...
