When you "dust" something, are you removing the dust or adding it?Professor Roly Sussex unravels the double meanings of contronyms.
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A Word in Your Ear: Free For All
Have you got a grammar gripe? Frustrated by a phrase? Professor Roly Sussex tackles your language queries.
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A Word in Your Ear: Footy Names
Ever wondered how your favourite footy teams got their names? Professor Roly Sussex tackles the phrases of footy.
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A Word in Your Ear: Alphabet
Did you know that 70% of the world's languages use alphabets similar to English? Professor Roly Sussex breaks down the building blocks of the English language: the alphabet.
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A Word in Your Ear: Puns
If you make your kids cringe with dad jokes, this episode's for you! Professor Roly Sussex discusses the power of puns, and why language lovers keep the tradition alive.
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