What Roman togas have to do with today's elections. 'Home in' versus 'hone in.'
Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.4 Nov 2025

What Roman togas have to do with today's elections. 'Home in' versus 'hone in.'

1130. This week, we look at words related to elections, and then I help you remember the difference between "home in" and "hone in" with a tip that includes a shocking historical tidbit about spiders.

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