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Phrasal verb mysteries and minced oath origins. Night water.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Slow Down and Slow Up

The Oxford English Dictionary defines slow down as to cause something to move or operate more slowly. The OED provides examples of both phrases dating back to the mid-1800s, which is relatively recent in linguistic terms. Both usages first appeared in the United States and had almost equal usage until 1900.

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