You probably see it every time you make a grocery run: the Express lane, with its sign inviting shoppers with “ten items or less.” Despite how widespread it is, though, this phrase is actually ...

People who are careful about their grammar take extra care with “less” and “fewer.” Most of the time, the results are good. “Ben has fewer worries this year” sounds better than “Ben has less worries ...

“Less” applies to unspecific quantities such as “less dumb content in the Aspen Times.” “Fewer” would apply to “fewer dumb stories in the Aspen Times.” Assistant Editor’s note: Lots of emails, too, on ...