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624 - ‘Trooper’ and ‘Trouper.” Why Is It Called a Spelling Bee?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Episode • Jun 7, 2018 • 10m

This week, we talk about the difference between a "trooper" and a "trouper," about why a spelling bee is called a "bee," and about a bunch of other "bee" idioms.

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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing • 624 - ‘Trooper’ and ‘Trouper.” Why Is It Called a Spelling Bee? • Listen on Fountain