
Episode 126: A New Turn of Phrase
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of a Word: From 'Pimp' to Encourager
This chapter explores the transformation of a word that originally referred to a pimp but gradually came to mean someone who encourages immoral behavior. It also discusses the transition to book two of the story and delve into the usage of the word 'do' in different contexts.
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