Someone wanted to know, is it toe the line or tow the line?

Let's discuss this with help from the people of Stargate Command.

We were asked, What is the origin and correct usage of “moot?” Moot has a variety of meanings, so correct usage can be a bit tricky.  Let’s dig right in with some help from the characters of Star Trek.

Who gives a hoot about moot?

Today's installment of "Say What?" will look at two phrases that have a common basis in Christianity and taking responsibility for your misdeeds. You've probably heard both but may not know what they mean. So let's find out together with the help of our friends over at Once Upon a Time, shall we?

( (Don't) rob Peter to pay Paul. / (The) writing on the wall. )

Good afternoon, fellow grammarians! Today we're going to answer the question, When do you use "like" versus "as"?, with a little help from our friends over at Once Upon a Time.

( When do you use 'like' versus 'as'? )

When do you use "nor" versus "or"?

With examples from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

( Nor vs Or )

Today’s question deals with double negatives.  We’ll take a look at them and when, if ever, they’re okay to use with a little help from our friends in the Magnificent Seven.

( I don’t want to not learn grammar! )

The question we'll be answering this week deals with whether or not there should be an apostrophe in "heads up".

( With examples from NCIS )

We’ve been asked “what is the correct way to use the word ‘hopefully’?”  Let’s take a look at this historically controversial issue with some help from the Magnificent Seven.

( Hoping and hoping and hoping )

XKCD shows us just how hard core linguists can be when it comes to the 'quotative like'.


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This week, we’re going to answer the following question: “What are the differences in usage between "bring" and "take"? Are there regional and/or national differences?”. Tricky, isn’t it? Well, not anymore, since we’re about to solve the mystery surrounding “bring” and “take”, with help from the characters of "How I Met Your Mother"!

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