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New Words from WWII. How Places Like Featherstonehaugh Get Their Names. Uncoming.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Work Like a Beaver

The first use of eager beaver seems to be among aviation cadets in san antonio, texas in 19 forty three. If you aren't working hard, you coul be described as fowling up. The military acranam snafo, meaning situation normal, all fouled up, appeared in the early 19 forties. Knucklehead, to describe someone as stupid, has been around since the late 18 hundreds according to edamon line. But let's get back to those knuckle heads who were all fouled Up.

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