• The unspoken rules of adjectives. The rise of 'yeah-nah.' Sundies

  • Jul 9 2024
  • Length: 18 mins
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  • 1001. This week, we explore the often-overlooked rules for ordering adjectives in English and when to use commas between them. Then, spurred by a recent shout-out at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia, we look at the rise of the phrase "yeah-nah" (and its American cousin "yeah-no").

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