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America's secret slang. Season 1. Episode 2, Them's fighting words /

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". Have you ever wondered why someone who can't get it together is...

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Other Authors:	Rotello, Gabriel (Screenwriter, Director)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, 2012.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	English language > Slang. English language > Etymology. Military art and science > Terminology. Anglais (Langue) > Argot. Anglais (Langue) > Étymologie. Art et science militaires > Terminologie. Military art and science. Documentary television programs. Terminology. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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