Hackneyed Phrases, Both Old and New

While the famous Merriam-Webster.com online dictionary is constantly being updated, creating a new edition of our Collegiate Dictionary print book is a different matter. We'd been updating it regularly since its publication in 2003, but it wasn't until fall of 2025 that we releas ...  Afficher plus

Part three of a three-part interview with John Morse, former president and publisher of Merriam-WebsterHosted by Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski.Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media, with much gratitude to John Voci.Transcript available here.See Privacy Pol ...  Afficher plus

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In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Jane and Bruce show you how three simple words — please, could, and would — can make your English sound more polite, respectful, and natural. Learn how to use them in everyday situations, from making requests to offering help.You’ll hear ...  Afficher plus

Are you using common words and phrases that are now considered socially inappropriate? Culturally appropriated or insensitive? Derogatory? Overly gendered? Non-inclusive? Or just annoying and overused? If so, you are not alone. In this episode, Mary and Chris explore words and ph ...  Afficher plus

Stassi and Katie Maloney dissect Taylor Swift's new Netflix documentary "Miss Americana" and discuss how they relate to her story. They also talk about Jessica Simpson's new book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://ar ...  Afficher plus