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?
2 comments:
These are great! And, they've got me thinking... I'd love to come up with one, but I'm not smart enough to know when I'm mis-speaking. :)
I did, however, just read a book where one of the main characters often cusses, using the word "crysake." Now, I'm not sure if I'm wrong or he's wrong, but I am pretty sure it should be "Christ's sake." What do you think?
Missing you! Let's talk soon. :)
Marci, you crack me up! Hope you are having fun with your folks and getting ready for a nice long summer break!
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