A Gazelle on the Lawn (Rebroadcast) - 13 Sept. 2010

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🗓️ 14 September 2010

⏱️ 52 minutes

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What do you say if you have guests over and someone in your family has stray food left on the face? In some households, the secret warning is “there’s a gazelle on the lawn.” But why a gazelle? Also, this week: the term for a party to introduce one’s new baby to family and friends, the past tense of the verb “to text”, and why some people use three syllables when pronouncing “realtor.” And did you know there’s a language in which it’s perfectly normal to wash your clothes in Barf? Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org. Be a part of the show: call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text +1 619 800 4443. Send voice notes or messages via WhatsApp 16198004443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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