A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

Put on the Dog - 2 April 2018


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Why isn’t “you’re welcome” the default response to “thank you” for everyone? Plus lies that kids tell, Philadelphia lawyercowbellyskutchmind-bottling vs. mind-bogglingtsundokuinfanticipatingnoisy piece of cheese, a word game, and lots more.

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