"Tie the Knot" & "Black Balled" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 23)
Our American Stories
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4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 11 September 2024
⏱️ 13 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases
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