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638 - 'None.' How Pirates Talked.
Episode 638
Some people say only "none is" is right, but we tackle "none are." Plus, we have an extra fun segment about pirate-speak for Talk Like a Pirate Day. …
7 years, 11 months ago
637 - ‘MacGyver.’ ‘Semicolons.’
Episode 637
Last week, I talked about "MacGyvering" things, so this week, I explain what I meant. Plus, I talk about one of the most contentious punctuation mark…
7 years, 11 months ago
636 - 'To Boot.' Duck Tape. 'Can' and 'May.' Pronouns.
Episode 636
This week, I have more evidence that "quick and dirty" is from the Pacific Northwest, why we say "to boot," whether the correct name is "duct tape" o…
7 years, 11 months ago
635 - 'Quick and Dirty.' 'Momentarily.' Short Subjects.
Episode 635
For everyone who has wondered why we're called the "Quick and Dirty Tips" podcast network, I have the origin story. Plus, we'll talk about how annoye…
8 years ago
634 - 'Rack' or 'Wrack'? How to Eliminate Adverbs.
Episode 634
Did you know that "wrack" is a word for seaweed? I didn't! Also, getting rid of adverbs usually improves your writing, but not always.
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8 years ago
BONUS: Words for Color
Hear one of my favorite segments from a recent Stitcher Premium bonus episode. These are normally available for only Stitcher Premium subscribers, bu…
8 years ago
633 - Is That Comment Facetious, Sarcastic, or Sardonic? Cleft Sentences.
Episode 633
Is That Comment Facetious, Sarcastic, or Sardonic? Cleft Sentences.
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8 years ago
632 - 'Ask' as a Noun. Ships as 'She.'
Episode 632
This week we answer a listener question about "the ask" and look at whether it's OK to call boats, cars, and countries "she."
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8 years ago
631 - Anniversaries. Conversate.
Episode 631
It's the 12th anniversary of the Grammar Girl podcast! Or is that the 12-year anniversary? No! In honor of this illustrious event, we look at why peo…
8 years, 1 month ago
630 - Who Wrote the ABC Song? Shark Idioms!
Episode 630
This week, we talk about who wrote the alphabet song that helps people learn their ABCs, and we investigate six silly idioms about sharks. #SharkWeek…
8 years, 1 month ago