That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 hours 57 minutes
TWTS: You can pay homage with or without the "h"
If you want to pronounce "homage" to a tee, it may depend what you mean.
TWTS: Learning new slang is good "for the plot"
As we live our lives, there's some new slang words that can help us narrate it…
TWTS: Whether "or not" belongs in "whether or not" or not
We don’t all agree on whether or not we should correct the phrasing "whether or…
TWTS: Going forth and back on "back and forth"
We can talk about sending emails back and forth. But why does it sound odd to…
TWTS: You can tuna fish, but you may not need the "fish"
Given that “tuna” is a fish, some may find it unnecessary to call out that fact…
TWTS: Attend as many "trainings" as you like
There’s evidence of a new peeve arising. This one is focused on “training” as a…
TWTS: An oft overlooked double possessive
Lots of people don't like the redundancy in "irregardless." However, no one's…
TWTS: An ouster for the ouster
An ouster can be an act of ousting, or it can be the one who does the ousting.…
TWTS: Need something? Manifest it
At this point, we can manifest our dream future, a good grade on a exam, or…