32 Most Commonly Misused Words And Phrases (meaning, sentence, quote, difference)

[old_cold]

I guess this is another case where phonics doesn't work
"
"Getting down to brass tax"

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by old_cold

I guess this is another case where phonics doesn't work
"
"Getting down to brass tax"

That's a good one! A perfect example the spoken word doesn't always tell the story.

[CA4Now]

Originally Posted by old_cold

I guess this is another case where phonics doesn't work

"Getting down to brass tax"

Just read this in an email!

[CA4Now]

Commonly Confused Words: These Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think:

outlaw
factoid
scan
nonplussed
enervated
inflammable
irregardless (we knew that one)

Commonly Confused Words: These Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think

[ialmostforgot]

Alot of them were a lotted more land.

It really goes in one direction, though. A lot> alot.

[pvande55]

No. 20: if you want to lose weight, you might want to lift loose weights.

[pvande55]

Another one: assure/ensure. I assure you that I locked the gate to ensure the dog wouldn't get out.

[Mightyqueen801]

I've noticed that some people use codependent when they mean just plain dependent.

[Dirt Grinder]

"is comprised of"

[SeasonedNewbie]

One that drives me berserk:

Definitely =/= Defiantly

Seriously, WTF?!! "Definitely" and "Defiantly" are two different words, two different spellings, and two different definitions. THEY'RE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE!!!

*breathes in & out*