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225 Spit Into the Wind

2024-02-28

Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

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This week Shauna and Dan talk about spitting into the wind. Gross. Fortunately, there is an early phrase that is less gross. Bonus: Our thanks to archivists, language researchers, and other professional word nerds. Also, combatants fighting the invisible opponents.

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229 Tough Nut to Crack
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