Archive for the 'November 2008'

Besmirch

Head to toe woe. Dear Word Detective: I...
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Cold Turkey

Polly want a sweater? Dear Word Detective: I...
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Pass the buck

Not my job. Dear Word Detective: My sister and...
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Sleeper Jump

P.S. — Bring back the railroads! Dear...
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