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Episode: Will The Rain Hurt The Rhubarb? - 17 January 2009
Description: Obamamania, Obamabot, Obamathon, Obamamentumâ the list of variations on the name âObamaâ goes on and on. Is there an English word that means âthe in-laws of your son or daughterâ? And what does it mean when someone says, âWell, that was odder than Dickâs hatband!â?Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact. Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; worldwide, call or text/SMS +1 (619) 800-4443. Email [email protected]. Twitt...