I see "avacado" at fruit and veggie stands more often than I see "avocado."
I see "avacado" at fruit and veggie stands more often than I see "avocado."
People always write x is better then y, instead and than.
less and fewer wrote:
In terms of just misusing words, people use "less" when "fewer" should be used. Express isles at stores usually say "15 items or less." I don't know about you, but I usually measure my items at Wal-Mart in discrete numbers.
What's are "express isles"? Really fast, small islands?
Buffalo Orange wrote:
if worst comes to worst
Well, it looks like worst has certainly come to worst for you, good sir.
"The earliest version of the idiom is in the form “if the worst come to the worst,” complete with definite articles and a subjunctive form of the verb come. In his 1596 pamphlet “Have With You to Saffron-Walden,” Thomas Nashe compared death by drowning to death by burning: “If the worst come to the worst, a good swimmer may do much.” Since then, the same turn of phrase has shown up in the work of John Dryden, Henry Fielding, Charles Dickens and Charlotte Brontë."
Does anyone know what the word "pedant" means? Could you give me an example?
Magic 8 Ball wrote:
What's are "express isles"? Really fast, small islands?
Ha, yes, good call. Aisles. Express Aisles. Of course I would make this typo while criticizing the grammar of others. In my defense, I am just a guy posting on a message board. Those who screw up "less" and "fewer in store aisles are usually major corporations. You'd think that in all of the Wal-Mart company, there would be at least one person who could catch this mistake.
Well, I have to admit you got me there. Now my question is, what does this phrase even mean? I always thought it was "if worse comes to worst," which seems to indicate a downward progression. I can't for the life of me think of what worst coming to worst is trying to convey.
Every day
Everyday
well according to the thing i read in the ny times, both are correct and perfectly acceptable for use in the modern english language. Just pick your poison.
Worse-Worst is a downward progression from comparitive worse to superlative worst (ie living in an oppressive society or death)
Worst-Worst is a decision between two superlative worsts (ie dying in a fire or by drowning - both dying)
This isnt common but the OP reminded me that I saw adieu the other day instead of ado.
I think it is supposed to be "10 items or less than 10 items" they just truncate the phrase so it doesnt use too many letters. Additionally, "less" has 1 fewer character than "fewer" so Walmart saves money on printing costs as well.
less and fewer wrote:
Magic 8 Ball wrote:What's are "express isles"? Really fast, small islands?
Ha, yes, good call. Aisles. Express Aisles. Of course I would make this typo while criticizing the grammar of others. In my defense, I am just a guy posting on a message board. Those who screw up "less" and "fewer in store aisles are usually major corporations. You'd think that in all of the Wal-Mart company, there would be at least one person who could catch this mistake.
dontflushwhileyousit wrote:
The one that drives me crazy is when "humbled" is misused. It happens all the time. Every idiot on America Idol says it at least once. Pro sports players do it a lot as well. For example: "I'm humbled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame." How exactly does being recognized as one of the greatest lower your dignity.
I dont think this is misuse. Maybe they dont mean it but being put up and compared to the greats could be a humbling experience. They are basically being modest and saying they dont think that they deserve it. This is humilty.
Irregardless. Cracks me up every time
I guess it's who you hang out with. Most people I know but a hint of the v into voila and imply some French flair. It's probably a social demographic thing.
illiterutt wrote:
Been in the US a few years, and have truly yet to meet someone here who knows how to spell / pronounce 'voila'. I've seen Walla, Wha-la, Wala. Fantastic! Not seen this anywhere else.
Could it be that French is rarely if ever spoken in the states?
latter instead on last
heighth
supposively
suppose instead of supposed
Capitol versus Capital
Capitol is a building. Capital is a city.
illiterutt wrote:
Been in the US a few years, and have truly yet to meet someone here who knows how to spell / pronounce 'voila'. I've seen Walla, Wha-la, Wala. Fantastic! Not seen this anywhere else. Yes, I am easily amused.
What are others' faves out there?
You haven't met me yet.