Something that a person can do well or a strong ability is called a forte, which is this week's word. You know the definition, but are you saying it wrong?
You're Saying It Wrong host Fletcher Powell and our language experts, Kathy Petras and Ross Petras, tackle forte in this episode, as well as niche and clique. And this week, a listener asks about the distinction between forward and forwards, toward and towards, and so on.
This should be fun:
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You're Saying It Wrong was recorded and produced at KMUW studios. Thanks to our language experts, Kathy Petras and Ross Petras. You can follow them at their website: kandrpetras.com
The show was produced by Fletcher Powell, with help from Beth Golay and Lu Anne Stephens. Episode art was produced by Jordan Kirtley. KMUW engineers are Mark Statzer and Torin Andersen. You're Saying It Wrong the book was published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House, as was their new book, That Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means. You can find the books at your local independent bookstore.
Thanks for joining us. We'll be back in two weeks!
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