1 dayThat’s why I don’t care if I make mistakes in english. It’s not my native language and I make far fewer mistakes than some americans lol
- Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish1 day
The best one I heard was “Hull in a blue” but alI also like “Moo point”
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“Moo point” might be an intentional eggcorn meant to reference to Friends. Joey famously calls it a “moo point” and justifies is by saying that it is “Like a cow’s opinion. It doesn’t matter. It’s moo.”
And, “hull in a blue” isn’t a true eggcorn because it doesn’t technically make logical sense in context… but, to be fair, it makes exactly as much sense as “hullabaloo” does, so…
- blargh513@sh.itjust.worksEnglish20 hours
My boss says this. He’s a c-suite exec. Nobody corrects him.
At least you know they aren’t using AI. Anyways, boneappletea.
- jaybone@lemmy.zipEnglish2 days
The only way to outsmart AI is to use idioms incorrectly.
Until the AI figures out this little trick. Then we all just talk like we’re stupid.
- DagwoodIII@piefed.socialEnglish8 hours
No, like the wales in corduroy pants!
When they make that whiffing noise, that’s your legs telling you that you’re getting exercise, and exercise is good for you, so you’re hearing agreement.
- deadalus@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish2 days
With how many native speakers still mess up your and you’re, and especially “should of” instead of should’ve, I would actually wager theyre a native speaker
- Varpeggio@lemmy.zipEnglish1 day
Also, plurals being possesified. For example, ACHs v. ACH’s.
Drives me fucking insane.
