Topical Words – Compiled by Dick Shunery

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This Week: ‘HOOK’ Something hard and thick, curved or bent back at an angle, typically barbed and baited for catching hold of things. “George was always deliberately outragous in order to hook listeners”. Used also for hanging things on (a ‘tough guy’ reputation, perhaps? Ed) Sling your hook – A polite way of telling someone… Read more »