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Love Bites (Rebroadcast) - 2 May 2022
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Love Bites (Rebroadcast) - 2 May 2022
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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54 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2022
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Podcast episode
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The word filibuster has a long and colorful history, going back to the days when pirates roamed the high seas. Today it refers to hijacking a piece of legislation. Plus, the language of yoga teachers: When doing a guided meditation, you may hear your instructor speaking in a kind of continuous present, with phrases like Sitting comfortably and Breathing deeply instead of the simple imperatives to Sit comfortably and Breathe deeply. These are participles with a purpose, and linguists have a term for it: the politeness progressive. Finally, why CAN'T you have your cake and eat it, too? Also: Book it!, the language of falconry, acronames, how to pronounce brooch,0, at loggerheads, a brain-teasing game for science fans and another one for gardeners, and the many meanings of hickey. And hey, Don't go visiting with one arm as long as the other!
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Released:
May 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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