609 - Pull Idioms. Surprising Food Names. Dillydally.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - February 22, 2018 22:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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You're sure to be surprised by the origin of at least one of these idioms that use the word "pull." Plus, we talk about foods that get their names from the dish in which they're cooked and the difference between "dilly dilly" and "dillydally."

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