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7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by ItuExchange(m): 1:40am On Apr 16, 2017 |
7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting That doesn't mean what you think it means. It's an ancient tradition - words of wisdom passed down in short phrases from one generation to the next. The problem with this is that sometimes, things get switched around and the original meaning is lost. We often misquote famous phrases without even knowing it. In fact, do you know that the most famous misquote is from "Apollo 13"? Thankfully, we have the internet; where there is always someone there to fact check you. These phrases look a little different when you get to see the whole picture. 1. Blood is thicker than water. The full saying is actually “the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.” Basically, it means exactly the opposite of what most people think. It refers to the idea that the bonds you choose to make can mean much more to you than the ones you were born into and don’t have much of a say in. 2. Curiosity killed the cat. This phrase continues: “but satisfaction brought it back.” This makes sense, considering the whole idea that cats get nine lives. I often heard the first half when I was little and asking too many questions, but the full phrase suggest that there is no such thing as too many questions. 3. A jack of all trades is a master of none. This saying got cut short as well and originally said “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” Unlike what our version would lead you to believe, having multiple interests but not being an expert in anything could actually prove advantageous. 4. Great minds think alike. “Small minds rarely differ” is the following line to this once reassuring quote. I would advise you try not to think about that too much the next time you and your classmates are on a roll with your group project, sometimes phrases get cut short for good reason. 5. Money is the root of all evil. Again, the original version is a little longer. This biblical phrase originally reads “The love of money is the root of all sorts of evil.” There’s a difference in making more money than you could possibly spend and keeping it. 6. My country, right or wrong. This is often used to justify supporting bad wars, the original actually says “My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong to be set right.” This puts the responsibility on the citizen to make sure their country is a good one, not the other way around. 7. Starve a cold, feed a fever. I’ve only heard this a couple times and it could have multiple meanings just by reading it differently. Not only is it terrible advice, it’s poorly quoted. The original states “if you starve a cold, you’ll have to feed a fever.” Now, that’s advice I can take to heart. Source: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1Y6oNH/:1vW@GYZ3G:WGwv-02W/www.theodysseyonline.com/7-phrases-youve-been-misquoting Perfect Money/Payeer here: www..com.ng 93 Likes 16 Shares |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by stigmond(m): 1:50am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Nice one!!! 1 Like |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by ademoladeji(m): 2:20am On Apr 16, 2017 |
BLOOD is THICKER than BEER On a serious note, I found this very interesting and educating. In addition, 'I couldn't care less' is the correct version of 'I could date less' while 'first come, first served' is the correct version of 'first come, first served'. Thanks Op 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by HARDDON: 2:21am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Kul! But i make my quotes an the roll . |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by AjalaJ(m): 5:12am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Can you see? Even lecturers and professors are misusing simple English? No wonder, the majority are not always right? 12 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Epositive(m): 5:48am On Apr 16, 2017 |
half bread is better than puff puff provision store (prevention) is better than kiosk (cure) #positivevibes 17 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by couragekebs(m): 6:48am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Op u b beta person. Mk i sidown n la cram it so dat i'll b la pouring it evrywhr 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Nobody: 6:54am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Brilliant! Although I didn't verify but brilliant! Happy Easter to you all, may the purpose of His death and resurrection never be in vain in our lives No one is perfect but we can at least try! 5 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Nobody: 7:15am On Apr 16, 2017 |
“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” 15 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by paskyboy: 7:17am On Apr 16, 2017 |
O P Happy Easter |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by hollowpot15684(m): 7:21am On Apr 16, 2017 |
no #3 just gave me a change of mind.. There are people out there who can do as many thing as they wish, they don't care about the money, they just wanna be versatile or adaptive. it is in the best practice to master 2-3 trade or skills.. one is not enough. each skill should take someone approximately 6-10 years to master, that is like 18-30years to master 3skills.. I know some Nigerian youth who are 40years old and didn't have any skill. (a fool at 40 is a fool forever) 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by freeze001(f): 7:21am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Interesting stuff. I love this most: "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by sakalisis(m): 7:22am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Nice |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by jidxin(m): 7:22am On Apr 16, 2017 |
experience is the best teacher has bin cut off too. the complete one is ... EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER FOR A FOOL 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by kirchofff(m): 7:23am On Apr 16, 2017 |
nice 1......but nobody really cares |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Truepee(m): 7:34am On Apr 16, 2017 |
"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”.. I actually know how to play the drum set ,keyboard I wanted to learn Guitar the boy was now like jack of all trade master of none , Na to go slap m now oh... 5 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by abescom: 7:37am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Thanks. Following you now op. |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Nobody: 7:44am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Ayamatanga in that old mount Zion movie which is really "I AM AT ANGER " 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by yubarbs(m): 7:46am On Apr 16, 2017 |
nice one OP |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by lonelydora: 7:51am On Apr 16, 2017 |
"Opportunity come but once". As a Christian I always disagree with this statement. Mine come many times. 4 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Ololanla: 8:04am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Nice post |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Nobody: 8:06am On Apr 16, 2017 |
You can't have your cake and eat it too. Nigerians are fond of turning it the other way around. 3 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by ucheHapers(m): 8:07am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Wow...more beer for the OP.....WOULD NEVER HAD KNOWN, Now I know much better |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by gud4dbest(m): 8:07am On Apr 16, 2017 |
AnthonioAlsaid: fallacy! @bolded |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by OldBeer: 8:11am On Apr 16, 2017 |
MsDelilah:Bless you for this. I thought I was the only sane person who knew the correct phrase. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by thesicilian: 8:14am On Apr 16, 2017 |
Knowledge is good, for with knowledge comes the ability to make informed decisions. Having now known the original phrase & meaning of the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb, I still prefer the latter version blood is thicker than water. For to me, there is no greater bond than that which binds a family together, from personal experience. **** Just like I believe the phrase You can't eat your cake and have it makes more sense in all ramifications than the one that is generally accepted to be correct: You can't have your cake and eat it. (For heaven's sake, why can't I eat what I have?) 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by gud4dbest(m): 8:17am On Apr 16, 2017 |
MsDelilah: I guess u are trying to correct the bad impression@your moniker.Good name though! 1 Like |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Hollysaint: 8:24am On Apr 16, 2017 |
nice one op |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by Mustay(m): 8:43am On Apr 16, 2017 |
AjalaJ: But the minority always have a right to differ! |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by seguntijan(m): 8:46am On Apr 16, 2017 |
TOP OF THE MORNING QUOTE Drinking garri does not mean you're poor, but allowing the garri to swell-up before drinking is poverty. Anyone who graduated without experiencing strike has never been to Nigeria. Any man that uses his teeth to cut shaki from pepper-soup with his eyes wide open is not afraid of anything. Anyone who thinks he has many enemies has never been with a mountain of fire member. He who fully unwrap a sharwama before eating it cannot keep secret. The water used in making eba can never be recovered. He who runs around looking for scissors to cut idomie seasoning sachets is not yet hungry. Only a courageous woman can fry a bunch of plantain without tasting any.  Good morning friends! 5 Likes |
Re: 7 Phrases You've Been Misquoting by ifyan(m): 8:52am On Apr 16, 2017 |
This is one major reason I love this forum. 1 Like |
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