812 - Kibosh. Sidekicks. Misolation.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

English - February 25, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB - ★★★★ - 2.6K ratings
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The origin of "kibosh" is a long-standing mystery in the English language. Yiddish? A whip? Clog-makers tools? We investigate. Also, sidekicks play interesting and important roles in fiction. Does your Watson or Robin meet expectations? A familect story about misolation.

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