Articles By: Susie Dent
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Susie Dent on the origin of "break a leg"
From winging it to off-the-cuff remarks, the words and expressions that began life backstage.
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Susie Dent on words for underwear
Our columnist opens a knicker drawer full of linguistic entertainment.
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Susie Dent on words for the weather
The British obsession with the weather has spawned a torrent of words for rain.
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"Gadsbudlikins!" Susie Dent on the evolution of swearing
Bodily functions, religion and even clothing have all been used as profanities over the centuries. Our columnist on the surprising history of swearing.
