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That"s What They Say

Anne Curzan, Rebecca Hector
Funner, snuck, and LOL are all things that we"re hearing people say these days.That"s What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan studies linguistics and the history of the English language. Each week she"ll discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public All Things Considered host Rebecca Hector.That"s What They Say airs Fridays at 4:45 p.m. and Sundays at 9:35 a.m. on Michigan Public and you can
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All Episodes

5:20
TWTS: Goods in the can may not always be "canned"
That"s What They Say ·
2024/08/18
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5:00
TWTS: Keeping track of “track” and “tract"
That"s What They Say ·
2024/08/11
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5:06
TWTS: The “all” in “alls” is just another tough one...
That"s What They Say ·
2024/08/04
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5:14
TWTS: Are you really a Realtor?
That"s What They Say ·
2024/07/28
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5:19
TWTS: The day sped by when time speeded up
That"s What They Say ·
2024/07/21
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4:42
TWTS: Bare, bald, and boldfaced lies
That"s What They Say ·
2024/07/16
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4:06
TWTS: When "thank you" is your only option
That"s What They Say ·
2024/07/07
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5:17
TWTS: When it comes to "lie" and "lay," even English...
That"s What They Say ·
2024/06/16
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5:20
TWTS: We're not done talking about "alright," all right?
That"s What They Say ·
2024/06/11
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4:43
TWTS: "Alright" is not just all right with everyone
That"s What They Say ·
2024/06/03
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4:43
TWTS: Await for it, or just await
That"s What They Say ·
2024/05/27
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4:50
TWTS: How worms of destruction begat worms of wisdom
That"s What They Say ·
2024/05/20
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4:54
TWTS: It "ghosts" without saying ... well, anything
That"s What They Say ·
2024/05/13
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4:57
TWTS: You can pay homage with or without the "h"
That"s What They Say ·
2024/04/29
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5:10
TWTS: Learning new slang is good "for the plot"
That"s What They Say ·
2024/04/21
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5:07
TWTS: Whether "or not" belongs in "whether or not" or...
That"s What They Say ·
2024/04/14
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4:10
TWTS: Going forth and back on "back and forth"
That"s What They Say ·
2024/04/07
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4:52
TWTS: You can tuna fish, but you may not need the "fish"
That"s What They Say ·
2024/04/01
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5:14
TWTS: Prone to be prone
That"s What They Say ·
2024/03/24
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5:17
TWTS: Attend as many "trainings" as you like
That"s What They Say ·
2024/03/18
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