WORDS AND PHRASES THAT PEOPLE OFTEN GET WRONG

English is a strange language with lots of peculiarities that can easily trick people who don’t have a strong grasp of the language. Here are examples that have been collected from different sites. They can help you whenever you need to write or speak, giving you more confidence.

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For the purpose of avoiding confusion, American English is used where appropriate.

On tender hooks vs On tenterhooks.

Cold slaw vs Coleslaw.

By in Large vs By and Large:

Boo to a ghost vs Boo to a goose.

One in the same vs One and the same.

A doggie-dog world vs A dog-eat-dog world.

Lip sing vs Lip sync.

Circus-sized vs Circumcised.

Heimlich remover vs Heimlich maneuver.

Right from the gecko vs Right from the get-go.

Got off scotch free vs Got off scot-free.

Foe par vs Faux pas.

Global warning vs Global warming.

Card shark vs Card sharp.

Butt naked vs Buck naked.

It’s a mute point vs It’s a moot point.

Pass mustard vs Pass muster.

A diamond dozen vs A dime a dozen.

Just deserves vs Just desserts.
Just deserts vs Just desserts.

Social leopard vs Social leper.