Have you ever thought a quote or colloquialism is something other than it really is? I certainly have and have felt the fool when I learned otherwise! Some of my more famous mistakes:


My quote: Rankin File
Actual Quote: Rank and File
My thoughts....Yes, I actually thought a guy named Rankin had a very large file.


My quote: Intensive Purposes
Actual quote: Intents and Purposes
My thoughts: My purposes are very serious.

My quote: Give it or take it
Actual quote: Take it or leave it
My thoughts: Give and take….take it or leave it...hit or miss..Who wouldn't get those confused?


My quote: Life Saber
Actual quote: Light Saber
My thoughts: At least I didn’t call it a "Life Saver."

These are just a few of the many phrases that have made me feel a little bit sheepish when I have learned the true quotes. What are some of yours?