
Gone To Seed - 3 April 2017
Andy
Description
<p>Restaurant jargon, military slang, and modern Greek turns of phrase. Some restaurants now advertise that they sell "clean" sandwiches. But that doesn't mean they're condiment-free or the lettuce got an extra rinse. In the food industry, the word "clean" is taking on a whole new meaning. Plus, a Marine veteran wonders about a phrase he heard often while serving in Vietnam: "give me a Huss," meaning "give me a hand." Finally, some surprising idioms used in Greece today. For example, what does a Greek person mean if he tells you "I ate a door"?</p> <p>Listen to all episodes for free: https://waywordradio.org/<br /> <br /> Support the show to keep episodes coming: https://waywordradio.org/donate<br /> <br /> Your responses, questions, and comments are welcomed at any time! <br /> <br /> https://waywordradio.org/contact<br /> <br /> words@waywordradio.org<br /> <br /> Listener line 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the US and Canada<br /> <br /> Text/SMS +1 (619) 567-9673<br /> <br /> Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. All rights reserved.</p>