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Old Expressions Fade As Generations Move On
A reflective look at obsolete phrases and terms from past decades. The writer recalls expressions like neat-o jalopy and Dont touch that dial, contrasting rotary phones and long distance calls with smartphones. He notes 23 skidoo origins, changing meanings of hook up, necking, and petting, and the challenge of aging memory in a fast changing language landscape.
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