Why do we say “take a gander” for “have a look”? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Take a Gander” Hi, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Gary Whitlock in Fallbrook, California. Hi, Gary. Well...
Boil up some pig neck bones, add some liver sausage and buckwheat, mold it in a loaf, then slice, fry, and serve with syrup. Some folks call that scrapple, but a Milwaukee woman’s family calls it pannas. This is part of a complete episode...
If you’re driving and need to turn 180 degrees, you make a U-turn. But what do you make if you speak a language that doesn’t include the letter “U”? If you’re a Hindi speaker, what do you call wearing a V-neck sweater...
vampire bite n.— «The neck piercing is usually done off to one side of the neck and most commonly referred to as “vampire bites.” These are done with a surface bar and if done correctly, have a lower rate of rejection. When the piercing...
gardania passport n.— «Kumar had used an oft repeated local term “gardania passport,” literally meaning taking somebody by the scruff of the neck and then throwing out.» —“Case filed against Bihar CM for hurting caste...
Step right up! It's another newsletter from "A Way with Words." This week we talked about unusual ways foreigners learn English, "play golf" vs. "go golfing," lie vs. lay, similes, "yo!," "neck of the...