Episode 265
Have Your Own Damn Self a Merry Little Christmas
"Behave yourself!" Uh, who else am I gonna behave if not myself? On reflexive pronouns.
December 30, 202331m 29s
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Show Notes
Reflexive pronouns are redundant in a way, sure, but they’re also quite common in many languages.
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 265: "Have Your Own Damn Self a Merry Little Christmas." With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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