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Slammed Meaning Busy

Posted by Grant Barrett on February 10, 2017 · Add Comment

A worker in Montgomery, Alabama, doctor’s office reports that when the office is extremely busy, she and her colleagues will say “We’re slammin‘” or “We’re slammed.” It’s a common expression in the restaurant business. This is part of a complete episode.

Clue Word Quiz

Posted by Grant Barrett on April 2, 2016 · Add Comment

The board game Clue inspired this week’s puzzle from our Quiz Guy John Chaneski. It also inspired him to create an online petition to give Mrs. White a doctor’s degree. This is part of a complete episode.

Doctor’s Appointment

Posted by Grant Barrett on September 22, 2012 · 8 Comments

Why do we say that we have a doctor’s appointment instead of an appointment with a doctor? After all, we don’t say we have accountant’s appointments or attorney’s appointments. This is part of a complete episode.

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