Pink Slip (Rebroadcast) - 16 January 2017

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A Way with Words

Language Learning, Society & Culture, Education

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🗓️ 16 January 2017

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Politicians have to repeat themselves so often that they naturally develop a repertoire of stock phrases to fall back on. But is there any special meaning to subtler locutions, such as beginning a sentence with the words “Now, look…”? Also, a peculiar twist in Southern speech may leave outsiders scratching their heads: In parts of the South “I wouldn’t care to” actually means “I would indeed like to.” Finally, how the word nerd went from a dismissive term to a badge of honor. Also, “dog in the manger,” “crumb crushers,” hairy panic, “pink slips,” “make a branch,” and “horning hour.” 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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0:00.0	There's no one like you, and there never will be.
0:03.0	From the producer of Bohemian Rhapsody.
0:06.6	There are many legends, but there is only one.
0:12.0	Michael, in IMAX and Cinema's Wednesday, April 22.
0:15.1	We need your help.
0:16.7	On one hand of the show is overflowing with emails and phone calls from listeners who have language questions.
0:21.6	Lots of language questions.
0:23.2	On the other hand, donations are softer than we expected.
0:27.2	In other words, the ratios are all out of whack.
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0:40.0	everything back into balance.
0:41.8	Go to waywardradio.org slash donate and make a gift today. Thank you.
0:47.1	And now, here's the show.
0:49.3	You're listening to Away with Words, the show about language and how we use it.
0:52.5	I'm Grant Barrett.
0:53.3	And I'm Martha Barnett.
0:55.0	I have an email here from Catherine King. She lives in Weathersfield, Vermont, and she's writing us about
1:01.7	bacon seed. Bacon seed. Yeah. What is bacon seed? Can you guess what it is? This is a prank you pull. You say,
1:08.7	I'm going to go out to the yard and plant some bacon.
1:12.2	I like that. No.
1:13.7	Well, let me just read her email.
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