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I did have a possible topic, though: eggcorns. Do you know what they are? I didn't before this morning when I was listening to NPR on my way to the walk with my lady friends. But in a sense I have known about them for a long time. An "eggcorn" is a substitution for a word or phrase that sounds similar to the real one. I remember long ago a friend who always said that "we should nip it in the butt" when he meant that we should nip something in the bud. That's an eggcorn, a word that sounds a little like "acorn." These days it's a real phenomenon, and Wikipedia has helped me to think about other eggcorns I've known and loved over the years. Can you think of any others? Here's a few to get you started:
- Bobwire (barbed wire)
- From the gecko (from the get-go)
- In lame man's terms (in laymen's terms)
- Old-timer's disease (Alzheimer's disease)
- Case and point (case in point)
And so many more. This is my quick and dirty post to get me ready for tomorrow's Eye on the Edge, when I wake up in the morning I'll be up to day.
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I was wondering what happened to you! Eggcorns...never actually heard of that word but I do know what you are talking about. Learn something new everyday:)
ReplyDeleteLike Far Side , I've never heard of eggcorns. Now I'm familiar with such expressions. I'd have to look but these maybe Spoonerisms. Good humor anyway.
ReplyDeleteI have known, used and loved them for years - all without a proper introduction. Thank you for giving me a name.
ReplyDeleteI never knew there was a name for this. Now thanks to you I do! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it. Eggcorns, from which mighty oaks grow!
ReplyDeleteWhen I read your post in the morning I will be 'up to day' too.:-)
This was quick thinking. Good for you! Now you're ready for the week.
ReplyDeleteI went to see The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out and Window and Disappeared today. They only went to the point where he goes to Bali. I wish there was a part 2. I don't know how much of a hit this movie would be, but it did stay true to the book.
Heard of acorns, but never heard of eggcorns. Thanks for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of the term but have heard a lot of those words and phrases--LOL! ;)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting Djan. I haven't heard of that expression but yes, they do exist don't they. I also like when people say a word but don't get it quite right, e.g. Window screen wipers for windscreen wipers, ambience for ambulance etc.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad had a french accent and would say amblunce for ambulance and ders, dahs to cut down "the, there", etc. I have heard of both acorns and eggcorns. Cute Post, but I hadn't noticed your "falling behind". I guess because, I post when I have something to post, and I never think of others who faithfully post 3 or more times a week and more than one blog. I would never have the time to do something as grand as that. I appreciate that you do as I enjoy your posts very much. Have a wonderful day, eh......and pick up the slack. ....don't let it happen again.....ha,ha
ReplyDeleteNever heard of the term, but have heard of all of these and more. This reminded me, the Husband used to have a job where he managed the housekeeping staff. One woman used to call tile grout; "grouch". It still makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteeggcorns is a new one to me. appreciate the education! :)
ReplyDeleteLove those eggcorns!
ReplyDeleteKnow what you mean by "eggcorns", but have never heard that word. I imagine kids have a lot of them... I remember thinking volley ball was bolly ball until someone corrected me at an embarrassing age.
ReplyDeletePossibly Ying yang was my own eggcorn. Yin yang was what I was going for (apparent opposites). My version refers to a body part we sit on.
ReplyDeleteI have one from that I heard years ago: it costs a nominal egg. (arm and a leg)
ReplyDeleteBeen falling behind a bit myself lately, so I understand completely. As for eggcorns, I've known the phenomenon, but not the nomenclature . . . the hearworm you get when you can't get a song out of your head; the physical year you consider when doing your taxes. Or how about the route of all evil ... does that count?
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