Phrases You May Have Been Saying Wrong: Are You Guilty of Word Crimes?!

To the Dogs


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You might hear the words “dog-eat-dog world” and they come out as “doggy dog world.” A dog-eat-dog world means it’s tough out there, much like knowing proper English phrasing. 😉

Conversations


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When you say you talk about something, the right expression is, “We were conversing.” The word “conversating” doesn’t exist, even though it sounds fancy.

Don’t Take the Granite


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“Don’t take me for granted” refers to someone’s lack of respect or regard for someone. Unfortunately, many people may hear “granite” instead of “granted.” Granite is a type of rock. For more hilarious takes on grammar, check out Weird Al’s parody.

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