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That's What They Say
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.
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4.9 stars from 117 ratings
It’s Oscar Season!
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“Why do all the Hollywood celebrities use the torturous phrase “I’m appreciative of” instead of “I appreciate” when thanking all the little people during an Oscar acceptance speech?
This reminds me of another passively torturous phrase, “you are so missed”, in place of “we miss you.” I wonder why...”Read full review »
EconoPNW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/23
I really appreciate this podcast
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while now, and wanted to tell the hosts how much I appreciate this program and that there definitely are people like me. I’m not a native English speaker, so whatever word or expression you introduce gives me such a good opportunity to learn something new...”Read full review »
ももひき小次郎 via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
12/11/22
“I resonate with this.”
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“I love this. Please do the word “resonate.” Why the surge in popularity lately and rampant misusage?”
GenXMeg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/22
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