James Callow Folklore Archive
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TURN ME ON
THE EXPRESSION "TURN ME ON" USED TO HAVE SEXUAL OVERTONES, BUT
THROUGH YEARS OF USAGE IT HAS COME TO MEAN OTHERWISE. IF SOMETHING
"TURN ME ON." IT EXCITES ME OR INTERESTS ME SOME WAY. USED BY
ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS.
Where learned: NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Vocabulary of Special Group |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN BY COLLECTOR