As pointed out in last week's blog, the English language (or
at least the American branch of the language) is often confusing even to those
who were born here with this being the only language they speak.
Here is a list of 20 common errors. Some are spelling/using
wrong spelling of word with same pronunciation, some are different
pronunciations of words spelled the same way, and others relate to literally
using the wrong words in popular phrases.
1) It didn't phase
me, should be: It didn't faze me.
2) For all intensive
purposes, should be: For all intents and purposes.
3) He has another
thing coming, should be: He has another think coming.
4) Escape goat,
should be: Scape goat.
5) One in the same,
should be: One and the same.
6) Given free reign,
should be: Given free rein.
7) Low and behold,
should be: Lo and behold.
8) Case and point,
should be: Case in point.
9) Peak your
interest, should be: Pique your interest.
10) Hunger pains,
should be: Hunger pangs.
11) Suppose to,
should be: Supposed to.
12) Should of, should
be: Should have.
13) Nipped that
problem in the butt, should be: Nipped
that problem in the bud.
14) Mute point,
should be: Moot point.
15) Piece of mind,
should be: Peace of mind.
16) Beck on call,
should be: Beck and call.
17) On accident,
should be: By accident.
18) Expresso, should
be: Espresso.
and tied for most commonly misused:
19) I could care
less, should be: I couldn't care less.
20) Irregardless,
should be: Regardless.
6 comments:
These are great! I always have to double-check.
Some good advice here. Thanks!
I know I've been guilty of some of these. Thanks!
Jennifer: Yeah, some of the no-nos seem to come naturally.
Thanks for your comment.
Nightingale: Glad you found it helpful.
Thanks for your comment.
Ilona: I think we've all been occasionally guilty of using at least one or two of them from time to time.
Thanks for your comment.
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