America's Secret Slang Lower the Boom (Season 2, Episode 3)
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TV Episode | 44 min | Documentary

America's Secret Slang

Lower the Boom (Season 2, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 44 min | Documentary

In this episode, we look at the ways that American English was transformed by the high seas, the ancient world, the movers and shakers of big business, and the news industry. Ever wonder why we're "pooped" when we're tired? Or say that a ...See moreIn this episode, we look at the ways that American English was transformed by the high seas, the ancient world, the movers and shakers of big business, and the news industry. Ever wonder why we're "pooped" when we're tired? Or say that a drunk is "three sheets to the wind"? Why do we say our "ears are burning" if someone's talking about us, and why is October the 10th month, even though its name means "8th"? Why is a rich, powerful person called a "tycoon"? And why are those supermarket scandal sheets called "tabloids"? All these terms show the powerful impact that sailing, big business, the ancient world and the news media have had on American English. Written by Anonymous See less

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Jonathan Markley Self - Historian Cal State Fullerton Self - Historian Cal State Fullerton See fewer	Revolutions & Industrialization: Apple Books Interactive (2020)
Zach Selwyn Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Battleship (2012)

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