I've noticed that people use/mangle cliches or old sayings lots of times without having the least idea what they mean. That becomes especially noticeable online, where they have to write what they're saying. Here are some Malaprops I've noted on the Amazon soapbox:
"...the sorted details."
"...waiting on pens and needles."
"...dividing the wheat from the shaft."
"...beyond the pail."
"Taxation is running rapid..."
"...not too gun ho on either side."
"wreck havoc"
I know it sounds a bit snide, but at least I posted it here instead of on the Soapbox.
Here's another unquilted quilt top:
Monday, August 27, 2007
The Things People Say...
Posted by Joanne Cage -- Joanne Cage at 2:24 PM
Labels: Malapropisms
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1 comment:
Love the Irish Chain quilt.
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