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609 - Pull Idioms. Surprising Food Names. Dillydally.
Episode 609
You're sure to be surprised by the origin of at least one of these idioms that use the word "pull." Plus, we talk about foods that get their names fr…
8 years, 6 months ago
608 - Dilly Dilly. How Many Prepositions Can You Put in a Row?
Episode 608
This week, we look a sentence from "Cannery Row" and wonder how it can have so many prepositions in a row, and we find the origin of "dilly dilly."
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8 years, 6 months ago
607 - Brainstorming. Call Out Sick? Synesis.
Episode 607
This week, we talk about tricks to help you get started writing a new essay, article, or novel; whether it's wrong to say you "call out sick"; and wh…
8 years, 6 months ago
606 - Levidromes, Tom Swifty Jokes, and new OED Words.
Episode 606
Levidromes, Tom Swifty Jokes, and new OED Words. Plus, how "phony" is related to a jewel con.
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8 years, 6 months ago
605 - A Homophone Error at the SAG Awards. Lectern or Podium? Capitalizing Award Names
Episode 605
How a homophone mix up led to Judi Dench bread jokes. Also, the difference between a lectern, a podium, and a dais, and a Quick and Dirty Tip about c…
8 years, 7 months ago
BONUS: Introducing Launch
This week, I'm excited to share a bonus clip from a new podcast called Launch. Three out of five people dream of writing a book. Few follow through. …
8 years, 7 months ago
604 - Origin of 'Gerrymandering.' Is 'Data' Singular or Plural?
Episode 604
This week we explore the origin of the word "gerrymander" and dive into the debate about whether "data" is singular or plural (or both).
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8 years, 7 months ago
603 - Words of the Year, Why You Shouldn't Use 'Eskimo,' 'Canon' or 'Cannon'?
Episode 603
This week I apologize for using the word "Eskimo," go through all the interesting 2017 words of the year, and give you a tip to remember the differen…
8 years, 7 months ago
601 - 'Based In' or 'Based Out Of.' Omitting 'That'
Episode 601
Based on, based off, based in, based out of...people are changing the way they use prepositions with "based." Also, people can get overzealous about …
8 years, 8 months ago
600 - How to Pronounce 'Caramel.' Sports Idioms
Episode 600
Have you been pronouncing "caramel" wrong your whole life? Also, we discuss interesting sports idioms including "in the crosshairs," "jump the gun," …
8 years, 8 months ago