Catch Word #177 – Cook the books
Posted by Andrew Bates
28 Oct, 2016
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Catch Word #118 – She has a bun in the oven
In this episode, Maura’s friend Melanie visits to talk about slang terms for being pregnant. Melanie is a bit of an expert on this topic, because she’s pregnant herself! There are tons of expressions to talk about being pregnant. Some of them are polite and some of them are a little bit rude. But don’t worry; Maura and Melanie will explain which are which. If you’re in the family way, you’ll especially enjoy listening to this episode. seen?
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Expressions included in the Study Guide
- A giveaway
- Morning sickness
- Nesting
- To glow
- To have a bun in the oven
- The womb
- Preggers
- Magazines at the supermarket
- To put two and two together
- To be knocked up
- To be in the family way; to be with child; to be expecting
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Copyright: Audio/Study Guide: Culips
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