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Welcome to Part 4 of the Commonly Misheard Phrases! We’ve gathered 22 idioms and phrases that people often mishear or misuse. Some of them are so common that it’s tricky to realize it’s actually wrong. Let’s do a quick warm-up:
💡Finish the phrase: “John is waiting in line to buy an ice cream. He’s in a _____.”
💡Fill in the blanks: “You should _____ your appetite before dinner.”
Now, let’s see how many you’ve really been saying right (or wrong)🫢
In case you missed it, check Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
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Robert T 2 hours ago (edited)
Not sure I agree with #19. Something grows "in leaps and bounds" meaning it grows in large jumps. "by" just sounds wrong.
UKGrandad 1 hour ago
No, 'by' is the correct form. The leaps and bounds are the increments by which it grows.
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GenuineJen 5 hours ago
NGL, for some reason 'principal' got me. I know better, but I was still thinking of principal as the head of a school.
Robert T 2 hours ago (edited)
Not sure I agree with #19. Something grows "in leaps and bounds" meaning it grows in large jumps. "by" just sounds wrong.
UKGrandad 1 hour ago
No, 'by' is the correct form. The leaps and bounds are the increments by which it grows.
Load More Replies... GenuineJen 5 hours ago
NGL, for some reason 'principal' got me. I know better, but I was still thinking of principal as the head of a school.
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