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604 - Origin of 'Gerrymandering.' Is 'Data' Singular or Plural?
Episode 604
This week we explore the origin of the word "gerrymander" and dive into the debate about whether "data" is singular or plural (or both).
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8 years, 5 months ago
603 - Words of the Year, Why You Shouldn't Use 'Eskimo,' 'Canon' or 'Cannon'?
Episode 603
This week I apologize for using the word "Eskimo," go through all the interesting 2017 words of the year, and give you a tip to remember the differen…
8 years, 5 months ago
601 - 'Based In' or 'Based Out Of.' Omitting 'That'
Episode 601
Based on, based off, based in, based out of...people are changing the way they use prepositions with "based." Also, people can get overzealous about …
8 years, 6 months ago
600 - How to Pronounce 'Caramel.' Sports Idioms
Episode 600
Have you been pronouncing "caramel" wrong your whole life? Also, we discuss interesting sports idioms including "in the crosshairs," "jump the gun," …
8 years, 6 months ago
599 - Delicious English Words (Chocolate, Guacamole) with Aztec Roots
Episode 599
Chocolate, guacamole, and more yummy words we get from Aztec languages. Also, why "lock, stock, and barrel" means "all of it" and what it has to do w…
8 years, 6 months ago
598 - Gifting and Regifting. Take a Decision.
Episode 598
Is "gifting" a word, and is regifting rude? Also, do you "take" a decision or "make" a decision? FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/gram…
8 years, 6 months ago
597 - Eskimo Words for Snow. Write a Book!
Episode 597
I bust the myth that Inuit have hundreds of words for snow, and I share an excerpt from Jack Gantos' new book "Writing Radar" that will help you pled…
8 years, 7 months ago
595 - 'Side' Words. What Is a Bailiwick?
Episode 595
While you're planning your Thanksgiving side dishes, enjoy a segment about English "side" words. Plus, what is a bailiwick?
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8 years, 7 months ago
594 - The Plural of 'Batman.' Why Smart People Struggle with Shakespeare Too.
Episode 594
I debate what the plural of "Batman" should be (it's not straightforward!) and explore why the language of Shakespeare is hard to understand, even if…
8 years, 7 months ago
593 - The Origin of English: Proto-Indo-European.
Episode 593
We explore the origin of English (and other languages) all the way back to the language known as Proto-Indo-European.
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8 years, 7 months ago