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When it comes to popular music, we’re used to hip-hop, indie rock, and even K-pop topping the charts. But back…
If you want a simple rule, the difference between “less” and “fewer” is straightforward: The traditional advice is that “fewer”…
A listener named Al recently wrote in about our segment on the word “reenter.” Sometimes it’s written with a hyphen, and sometimes…
TEACHERS: Scroll to the bottom of the page for lesson ideas. One of our listeners wrote in with a question…
Have you ever heard someone say they were going to “put the kibosh” on something? Did you ever wonder what…
Are you thinking about writing a book for children or teenagers? Good for you! Many children’s book authors feel inspired…
Highly-accomplished people are often praised for their deeds. When you use the phrase “to rest on your laurels” to describe…
Some of the most difficult questions I get are from non-native English speakers who want to know why we use…
Grammar Girl: What’s your favorite word and why? NH: “Perfidious.” It’s just sounds so good. I managed to use it…
Since 2006, Mignon Fogarty, also known as Grammar Girl, has delivered trusted tips and fun facts about the English language…