635 - 'Quick and Dirty.' 'Momentarily.' Short Subjects.
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 annoyed you should get when people use "momentarily" to m...
24 Aug 201811min
634 - 'Rack' or 'Wrack'? How to Eliminate Adverbs.
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.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook...
16 Aug 20188min
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, but we want you to see what you're missing! Subscribe...
14 Aug 201811min
633 - Is That Comment Facetious, Sarcastic, or Sardonic? Cleft Sentences.
Is That Comment Facetious, Sarcastic, or Sardonic? Cleft Sentences.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/re...
9 Aug 201814min
632 - 'Ask' as a Noun. Ships as 'She.'
This week we answer a listener question about "the ask" and look at whether it's OK to call boats, cars, and countries "she."FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://...
2 Aug 201811min
631 - Anniversaries. Conversate.
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 people say they "conversate" and why they may want to ...
26 Jul 201813min
630 - Who Wrote the ABC Song? Shark Idioms!
This week, we talk about who wrote the alphabet song that helps people learn their ABCs, and we investigate six silly idioms about sharks. #SharkWeekFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/gram...
19 Jul 201811min
629 - 'Gourmet' or 'Gourmand'? Why July 14 Is Called Bastille Day.
In honor of Bastille Day (July 14), we talk about the difference between a gourmet and a gourmand, and we talk about words the French and English use to insult each other.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: h...
12 Jul 201811min
