Dyed in the Wool - 26 October 2026

Podcast: A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over · Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.

Opublikowano: 2026-10-26

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. We all know this proverb means to respect local customs when traveling, or more generally, to go along with a larger group. But why Rome? There’s a surprising story behind this phrase. And: Do we inherit our accents from our parents, peers, or the place we grow up? Plus, handy words for gunk: gookumpucky and stickumpucky. Also, cheater’s proof, dyed in the wool vs. dyed in the grain, have vs. take vs. get a shower, off or on the schneid, a brain teaser about clipping letters, Gedankenstrich, creasing and bein...