ABC Brisbane - A word in your ear

Politicians have been egged during the election campaign. With an egg. Clearly, argues Professor Roly Sussex, this is an ill-eggal act.

A lot of people don't agree with the use of the word 'get' but, as Professor Roly Sussex argues, 'get' is the third most common verb in English, and there are hundreds of uses and combinations.

Professor Roly Sussex is talking about nouns, verbs and adjectives as well as political expressions and taking calls from listeners.

A hedge is a word when you hedge on committing: a 'possibly' dangerous purchase. A booster is a word which intensifies something: a 'really' dangerous purchase. Professor Roly Sussex explains.

Ballot, poll, vote, candidate, constituent and constituency: Professor Roly Sussex is getting to grips with the upcoming election.