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Put on the Dog (Rebroadcast) - 27 March 2023

A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

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Away With Words is a radio show about language and how we use it. This week, host Grant Barrett tackles the phrase "putting on the dog" The expression has been used since around the time of the American Civil War. What do you think? Email us at awaywithwords@ waywardradio.org or talk to us on Twitter at @WaywardRadio.

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