Episode 1: Level Best, Piss-Poor, Tenterhooks and Much More!
Words Between Friends
English - November 11, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHobbies Leisure Comedy words language english derivation expressions idioms humor funny usage Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Malcolm and Kurt examine and argue about the surprising provenance of a range of terms including "level best," "on tenterhooks," and "piss-poor" while also discussing pressing questions like:
Why do we say "hundreds," "thousands" and "millions" but we don't say "tens?"If you know the correct pronunciation of a widely mispronounced word, which pronunciation do you use?And plenty more, all delivered with our signature joie de vivre, wit and savoir faire!
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