Lexicon ValleyCome Under Scrutiny3161×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -25:32-25:32Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Come Under ScrutinyUnpacking the humble verb "to come," a tireless workhorse of the English language.John McWhorterMar 18, 2024316ShareThe come bet on a craps table.What does the bat in “acrobat” have to do with the word come? John explains.Discussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksLexicon ValleyA podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesAsk Not ...?Sep 4 • Michael Vuolo and Bob GarfieldThe American Accent Came FirstJul 9 • John McWhorterOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorter