The word “fly” is a very old word, and of course we have many expressions and nouns that contain the word "fly" itself, but do you know that there are dozens of familiar words whose origins reside in flies and other winged insects?
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Drawing Listeners Like Flies (Hopefully): Words from our Winged Insects
The word “fly” is a very old word, and of course we have many expressions and nouns that contain the word "fly" itself, but do you know that there are dozens of familiar words whose origins reside in flies and other winged insects?
Animalogy: The Animals in Our Everyday Words & Phrases
A podcast about language, the animal-related words and phrases we use every day, and how they reflect and affect our relationship with (and treatment of) animals. Hosted by author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Animalogy will change the way you talk — and think — about animals.
A podcast about language, the animal-related words and phrases we use every day, and how they reflect and affect our relationship with (and treatment of) animals. Hosted by author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Animalogy will change the way you talk — and think — about animals.
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