Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
Come Under Scrutiny
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Come Under Scrutiny

Unpacking the humble verb "to come," a tireless workhorse of the English language.
John McWhorter
Mar 18, 2024
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The come bet on a craps table.

What does the bat in “acrobat” have to do with the word come? John explains.

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Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios
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