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Episode 1: Level Best, Piss-Poor, Tenterhooks and Much More!
Manage episode 306858105 series 2944947
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!
Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
19 episoder
Manage episode 306858105 series 2944947
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!
Get full access to Culture Shlock at malcolmfleschner.substack.com/subscribe
19 episoder
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