Cliches. Organic. Bully pulpit. Fimfy.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing - A podcast by QuickAndDirtyTips.com

952. What is the boundary between idioms, slang, and clichés—and should we give "adulting" a break? We also trace the 700-year history of "organic," from bodily organs to natural growth, and ask whether using a bully pulpit makes someone a bad person.

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