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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

5:11
TWTS: When "lickety split" took off
That"s What They Say ·
2025/11/17
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5:14
TWTS: Here's a tip: "Tip" isn't an acronym
That"s What They Say ·
2025/11/10
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5:32
TWTS: The bloody evolution of bloodletting
That"s What They Say ·
2025/11/03
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4:47
TWTS: Smack dab in the middle, give or take a little
That"s What They Say ·
2025/10/27
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5:10
TWTS: Getting through the history of "gh" is tougher...
That"s What They Say ·
2025/10/19
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4:49
TWTS: You can tuna fish, but you may not need the "fish"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/10/12
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5:15
TWTS: Here's what's up with "up"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/10/06
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5:21
TWTS: "Funnily enough" is more than enough
That"s What They Say ·
2025/09/29
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5:12
TWTS: Just ring the dumb bell
That"s What They Say ·
2025/09/22
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5:16
TWTS: Some would just as soon say "just assume"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/09/15
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5:05
TWTS: Fit to be furious
That"s What They Say ·
2025/09/08
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4:43
TWTS: When you're wary of confusing "weary" and "wary"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/08/31
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4:53
TWTS: The many faces of "mug"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/08/25
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5:18
TWTS: Campfire up the lightning round
That"s What They Say ·
2025/08/18
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5:21
TWTS: Double the modals, double the nuance
That"s What They Say ·
2025/08/11
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5:13
TWTS: When your ancestors are the descendants of your...
That"s What They Say ·
2025/08/01
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5:23
TWTS: "Peak" felt fine until it was "peaked"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/07/28
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5:22
TWTS: Speaking of "bespoke"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/07/21
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4:53
TWTS: Why "peeves" make great pets
That"s What They Say ·
2025/07/14
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4:38
TWTS: An inquiry into "inquire" and "enquire"
That"s What They Say ·
2025/07/06
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