626 - ‘Aggravate’ Versus ‘Irritate’ What Is a Functional Shift?
Some people say you shouldn't use "aggravate" to mean "irritate" or "annoy." It has to do with the word's origin. Also, does it irritate you when people use "invite" as a noun?FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitt...
21 Jun 20188min
625 - ‘Dinner’ or ‘Supper’? How to Write a Thank-You Note
‘Dinner’ or ‘Supper’? How to Write a Thank-You Note FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargir...
14 Jun 201812min
624 - ‘Trooper’ and ‘Trouper.” Why Is It Called a Spelling Bee?
This week, we talk about the difference between a "trooper" and a "trouper," about why a spelling bee is called a "bee," and about a bunch of other "bee" idioms.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twit...
7 Jun 201810min
623 - 'Calvary' or 'Cavalry'? Spelling Bee Interview.
If you have trouble remembering how to pronounce "cavalry," I have a memory trick for you. Plus, if you love the spelling bee (or are just curious about how it works), I have a great interview with Pa...
31 Mai 201817min
622 - Is a Troop One Person or a Group? Repetition
Is a troop one person or a group, and what's up with obviously repetitive phrases such as "It is what it is"?FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITETroops: http://bit.ly/troop-troopsRepetition: http://bit.ly/drin...
24 Mai 201813min
621 - ‘Council’ or ‘Counsel’? Direct and Indirect Quotations. Oxymorons.
People have been confusing "council" and "counsel" since the 16th century. Sometimes you put single words such as "yes" and "no" in quotation marks, and sometimes you don't. We investigate three weird...
17 Mai 20189min
620 - When to Capitalize 'Mom.' In the Doldrums.
Whether you capitalize "mom" depends on how you are using the word, and did you know that "the doldrums" are an actual location? FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITECapitalizing "Mom": http://bit.ly/capitalize...
10 Mai 201814min
619 - Co-worker. Barefaced and Baldfaced Lies. Mixed Metaphors.
Co-worker. Barefaced and Baldfaced Lies. Mixed Metaphors.FOLLOW ALONG ON THE WEBSITEDoes Co-Worker Always Take a Hyphen? http://bit.ly/co-worker-hyphenBarefaced or Baldfaced Lie? http://bit.ly/barefac...
3 Mai 201811min
