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StrayKat

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6. Do you?

Reply to cui bono (Reply #1)

Wed Oct 23, 2013, 07:59 PM

Oct 2013

I realize the OP links to satire, but it seems there's a kernel of truth in it. I think we get many eggcorns and incorrect phrases because the origins and meanings of common phrases are lost on some. Ever heard or seen people say or write any of these:

nip it in the butt
intensive purposes
beat and path
I could care less
old timer's disease
mute point
adverse to
baited breath
reek havoc

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From the Institute for Studies: Most people don't understand the things they say [View all] YoungDemCA Oct 2013 OP

What? Did they only study Tea Baggers? cui bono Oct 2013 #1

Daily Marsh=British Onion YoungDemCA Oct 2013 #3

Okay, good. n/t cui bono Oct 2013 #5

Do you? StrayKat Oct 2013 #6

I saw "on the lamb" here and I almost corrected them, but it was so darned cute! bettyellen Oct 2013 #7

It's called "language change." Igel Oct 2013 #8

I agree that language changes. StrayKat Oct 2013 #9

Jeff Lebowski Vinnie From Indy Oct 2013 #2

If you didn't already know this dakdirty Oct 2013 #4