Reading the excellent @LouisMend interview with Lee Bowyer, I was tickled to see that Louis is under the impression that the word “respite” is spelled “rest-bite”. This reminded me of the excellent episode of ‘The IT Crowd’ where Jen thinks “put her on a pedestal” is “put her on a pedal-stool” and Roy thinks “Damp Squib” is “Damp squid”
I’ve heard that some people think the phrase “It’s a dog eat dog world” is “It’s a doggy-dog world”
I’m now trying to think of others, but what are your favourite language blind spots?
Thats it mate, just copy Dave Gorman why don't you.
Eh?
Dave Gorman done an episode on this very subject - even using the "doggy dog world" phrase (which I have never heard of before or since).
Reading the excellent @LouisMend interview with Lee Bowyer, I was tickled to see that Louis is under the impression that the word “respite” is spelled “rest-bite”. This reminded me of the excellent episode of ‘The IT Crowd’ where Jen thinks “put her on a pedestal” is “put her on a pedal-stool” and Roy thinks “Damp Squib” is “Damp squid”
I’ve heard that some people think the phrase “It’s a dog eat dog world” is “It’s a doggy-dog world”
I’m now trying to think of others, but what are your favourite language blind spots?
Thats it mate, just copy Dave Gorman why don't you.
Eh?
Dave Gorman done an episode on this very subject - even using the "doggy dog world" phrase (which I have never heard of before or since).
Ok. Never seen it.
That's where you've gone wrong. You're not allowed to start a topic about anything Golfie has already seen on the TV.
Reading the excellent @LouisMend interview with Lee Bowyer, I was tickled to see that Louis is under the impression that the word “respite” is spelled “rest-bite”. This reminded me of the excellent episode of ‘The IT Crowd’ where Jen thinks “put her on a pedestal” is “put her on a pedal-stool” and Roy thinks “Damp Squib” is “Damp squid”
I’ve heard that some people think the phrase “It’s a dog eat dog world” is “It’s a doggy-dog world”
I’m now trying to think of others, but what are your favourite language blind spots?
Thats it mate, just copy Dave Gorman why don't you.
Eh?
Dave Gorman done an episode on this very subject - even using the "doggy dog world" phrase (which I have never heard of before or since).
Ok. Never seen it.
That's where you've gone wrong. You're not allowed to start a topic about anything Golfie has already seen on the TV.
Regardless of whether you've seen it or not.
Lol. I’m just waiting for the apology. Shouldn’t be waiting too long - golfie always admits when he’s wrong... 😉
This one's correct. I believe we may have had this discussion before (I've certainly had it with someone). I'd dig out the thread, but I can't be asked.
Reading the excellent @LouisMend interview with Lee Bowyer, I was tickled to see that Louis is under the impression that the word “respite” is spelled “rest-bite”. This reminded me of the excellent episode of ‘The IT Crowd’ where Jen thinks “put her on a pedestal” is “put her on a pedal-stool” and Roy thinks “Damp Squib” is “Damp squid”
I’ve heard that some people think the phrase “It’s a dog eat dog world” is “It’s a doggy-dog world”
I’m now trying to think of others, but what are your favourite language blind spots?
Thats it mate, just copy Dave Gorman why don't you.
Eh?
Dave Gorman done an episode on this very subject - even using the "doggy dog world" phrase (which I have never heard of before or since).
Ok. Never seen it.
That's where you've gone wrong. You're not allowed to start a topic about anything Golfie has already seen on the TV.
Regardless of whether you've seen it or not.
Lol. I’m just waiting for the apology. Shouldn’t be waiting too long - golfie always admits when he’s wrong... 😉
I'm not sure what you want me to apologise for.......the fact that you haven't seen a tv programme that was on the subject that you raise a thread about (and actually used the phrase "doggy dog" - and that you specifically said it was something that you had heard to have been said) or for calling you out on it.
Doesn't really matter. I humbly apologise for god knows what.
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One I have been guilty of much to my linguistically superior best mate's great amusement are
Par de cours (I thought it was french for something) rather than par for the course.
:-)
Regardless of whether you've seen it or not.
I'm a great fan of 'eftsoons', although I have unoften used it since hobbledehoydom as it is so selcouth.
What's that supposed to mean?
I was taught at school, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating!" ....... ?
Ventokele.
I ain't done nothing.
Engaged to him meant someone was busy or the toilet was occupied.
and at least 3 others have followed the fishy path.
"Will you borrow me your.... was a frequent faux Pas in bygone days at my Alma mater.
Doesn't really matter. I humbly apologise for god knows what.