804 – Another Think/Thing Coming. ‘Sanction,’ ‘Cleave,’ ‘Dust,’ and More
Are Americans ruining the put-down “You’ve got another think coming,” or was it the British band Judas Priest?
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Are Americans ruining the put-down “You’ve got another think coming,” or was it the British band Judas Priest?
A conversation with Merriam-Webster’s Emily Brewster about the 2020 words of the year
Brandon shares funny stories about character and place names gone wrong, his writing struggles, and what the future holds for his work
More people get the phrase “just deserts” wrong than get it right, but we’re here to help! Also, why do some people put a comma after “but”? They shouldn’t, but we have some theories about why they do. (But don’t.)
End sentences with prepositions and never spell “dessert” and “desert” wrong again.
Why the decline of ‘whence’ and ‘whither’ led to ‘Where are you at?’ And weird memory tricks to help you remember the difference between ‘regime,’ ‘regimen,’ and ‘regiment.’
Why ‘Hilarious’ Is Funnier than ‘Hysterical.’ How to Start a Novel.
What Dickens can teach you about choosing your characters’ names. Plus, how to remember the frustratingly different meanings of “continuous” and “continual.”
What Is a ‘Crony’? Why Doesn’t ‘Veterans Day’ Have an Apostrophe?