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  • Come down the pike

    Come down the pike

    English Phrase: Come down the pike Come down the pike is related to the word turnpike, which I introduced yesterday.  You know a turnpike is a toll road if you read that post. It’s possible to use today’s phrase in various ways.  If you say that you can see something coming down the pike, something has…

  • Turnpike

    Turnpike

    Word of the Day: Turnpike If you have ever driven on a toll road, there is a good chance that you have driven on a turnpike. In modern terms, a turnpike is a toll road, such as an expressway, that people have to pay to use. Often, we have to drive through some gate to…