Black Death

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gnarly

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Why do English writers avoid explicit numerals #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

eleven a m plus one hour is twelve p m not eleven p m #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

Say complex out loud. That is the word for systems with many parts. #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

Stop saying you are welcome and try saying sure anytime or of course #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

You do not need a special word for respect because you covers it all #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

which word starts with y and looks like an axe #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

tea (drink)

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Annie's Origin of Words and Phrases
“Go the Extra Mile”
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enshittification

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you probably said tock tick but here is why tick always comes first #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

Many people say “lie‑berry” when they mean the place with books. #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

I often hear people say, “I have less friends than you.” #englishtips #grammarhelp #learnenglish #wordorigins

Broadway / off-Broadway / off-off-Broadway / Obie

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Annie's Origin of Words and Phrases
"His Name is Mud"
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Wild West

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Tony award

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Annie's Origin of Words and Phrases
"Paint the Town Red"
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