The words tough, through, and dough all end in O-U-G-H. So why don’t they rhyme? A lively new book addresses the many quirks of English by explaining the history of words and phrases. And: have you ever been in a situation where a group makes...
A pair of listeners from Memphis, Tennessee, disagree about an expression that means “to conform to a standard” or “to adhere to a rule.” Is it toe the line or tow the line? The correct phrase is toe the line. Picture...
Is the proper phrase toe the line or tow the line? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “”Toe the Line” vs. “Tow the Line”” Hello, you have A Way with Words? Hi. Hi, who’s this? This is Ms...