Loose Ends: Language lessons on repeat

“All het up”is a phrase one doesn’t hear too often these days. You might hear your friends and family have occasional exchanges, where old-fashioned expressions get tossed into the mix and teasing ensues. Casual conversations often come to a halt because young and old alike have stopped further conversation after blurting out unfamiliar words or phrases. Some of them may have been out of circulation for decades and others are brand new.