What's the difference between a schlemiel and a schlemazel?
Listen to the whole interview to learn about the subtle differences between words such as "stock" and "broth," "street" and "boulevard," "maze" and "labyrinth" and more with Eli Burnstein, author of "The Dictionary of Fine Distinctions" in the Grammar Girl podcast (Episode 984. May 9, 2024). https://podfollow.com/173429229
Confusion about colors got him started on this path, but along the way, he gained insights into language, culture, and the subtle differences that shape meanings.
Find Eli at https://EliBurnstein.com
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: https://www.unionsquareandco.com/9781...