America's secret slang. Season 2, Episode 6, Bite the bullet /

America's Secret Slang proves that we speak history every day as it documents the stories behind our unique American version of English, from words like "southpaw" to phrases like "bet your bottom dollar". In this episode, we look at words from the worlds of the military, po...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Lopez, Vincent (Producer), Hurst, Ryan T. (Producer), Campbell, Colin (Director)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, 2014.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	English language > Slang. English language > Etymology. Anglais (Langue) > Argot. Anglais (Langue) > Étymologie. Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	America's Secret Slang proves that we speak history every day as it documents the stories behind our unique American version of English, from words like "southpaw" to phrases like "bet your bottom dollar". In this episode, we look at words from the worlds of the military, police, aviation, and baseball. Ever wonder why a "last ditch effort" rarely involves digging an actual ditch? Or why a temporary worker is hired as a "freelancer"?
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed June 27, 2017).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (44 min.)
Playing Time:	00:43:14