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cover of episode 769 - Why Do We Say 'Cool Your Heels'? What's Up With 'Zhuzh'?

769 - Why Do We Say 'Cool Your Heels'? What's Up With 'Zhuzh'?

2020/4/30
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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Here's why we say "cool your heels" and "cool your jets"—they're different! Also, we take a close look at the word "zhuzh" which means to make something more interesting or attractive. You may have never seen it spelled before, and there's a reason.

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