I can't take it anymore. (examples, quote, cost)

[old_cold]

Originally Posted by Rubi3

Last year, I read about a new word which defined when a mistake makes its own kind of sense. I forgot the word and have been unable to find it.

Catachresis?
That's all I can come up with.

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by old_cold

Catachresis?
That's all I can come up with.

No, the one in question has more about seven letters. I may not recall your name, but, I know how many letters it has. LOL

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by Rubi3

No, the one in question has more about seven letters. I may not recall your name, but, I know how many letters it has. LOL

FOUND IT!! After earlier mention of it, I set about searching again and it paid off. The word is eggcorn and here is a good explanation. Eggcorn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia There have been several examples posted in this thread and the latest one is not far upthread... department of Repairs.

[Macrina]

Did you see this site? The Eggcorn Database

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[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by Macrina

Did you see this site? The Eggcorn Database

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No, hadn't seen it as have been distracted from checking further. Thanks so much! Here is another link I've not yet opened.

Language Log: Egg corns: folk etymology, malapropism, mondegreen, ???

[suzy_q2010]

... let's not get blind-sighted ...

[Rubi3]

"...when other people do this it is to sike everyone else..."

[suzy_q2010]

Originally Posted by Rubi3

"...when other people do this it is to sike everyone else..."

I've pondered this one, said it out loud, and come up empty. What on earth does it mean?

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by suzy_q2010

I've pondered this one, said it out loud, and come up empty. What on earth does it mean?

Psych

[old_cold]

Originally Posted by suzy_q2010

I've pondered this one, said it out loud, and come up empty. What on earth does it mean?

Say it as if it rhymes with ****.
Oh fercrissake.....a banned word even though it's a misspelling.
OK....as if it rhymes with the fish, pike.