shibboleth
a manner of speaking characteristic of a particular group;
a catchword, pet phrase, or slogan; a platitude or truism;
a custom or belief no longer in vogue
Sightings:
The wrong accent can kill you
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So can weak aspirates
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Straight from the Judges' mouth
The party line
Slogans for the culture wars
Former Psychic Friend tells all
That effing expletive
Debating violent games and Littleton
In the name of freedom
How to be a Superior Person
Bing and Bob and Kerouac
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