In an earlier episode, we talked about those huge insects known as gallon-nippers.We heard from Dell Suggs in Tallahassee, Florida, who says he knows them simply as gallinippers. This term for a really large mosquito goes back to the early 1700s...
When it comes to trail mix, the actual peanuts may just as well be foam packing peanuts—all we really want is the chocolate! But if you’re one of those people who dig for the M&Ms and leave the rest, you might be accused of high-grading. This term...
What’s the origin of the phrase “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise”? It has to do with travel and farming and nothing whatsoever to do with Native Americans. Back when wagons rode on low gravel roads, you couldn’t pass if the creek level was...
A Tallahassee listener hates it when realtors pronounce the name of their profession “REAL-a-tor.” Why do they do that? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Realtor Pronunciation” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hello, this is...
When comparing one item with the rest of the items in a group, which is better: more or most? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “More vs. Most” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hello, this is Carol Henderson. I’m from Tallahassee...