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That’s What They Say

That’s What They Say

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That’s What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth.

Recent Episodes

  • TWTS: Whether "or not" belongs in "whether or not" or not

    5 days ago

  • TWTS: Going forth and back on "back and forth"

    2 weeks ago

  • TWTS: You can tuna fish, but you may not need the "fish"

    3 weeks ago

  • TWTS: Prone to be prone

    4 weeks ago

  • TWTS: Attend as many "trainings" as you like

    1 month ago

  • TWTS: An oft overlooked double possessive

    1 month ago

  • TWTS: An ouster for the ouster

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: Need something? Manifest it

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: "Curry favor" comes from a horse (of course, of course)

    2 months ago

  • TWTS: Known liars better hope their pants never literally catch fire

    2 months ago