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10 Simple But Wrongly Used Phrases by Nobody: 10:10am On Jun 13, 2017 |
Chances are that you’ve come across some phrases and you’re not sure if they are correctly used. Well, not to worry because I’ve compiled a list of ten phrases, often misused and their correct use. As at when due: This should rank at the top of wrong use of phrases by Nigeria. The right thing is: As and when due. First come, first serve: Mbok, I know you’re Nigeria and can kill for that Saturday owanbe jollof rice, but next time, tell that waiter if it would be shared on a “first come, first served” Wet your appetite: as you rightly know, it’s the rainy season and everywhere is wet, but my friend, they said I should remind you that it is “Whet your appetite. Bathed breathe: Actually, you’ll be wrong, using this. Baited breathe is the appropriate phrase. I don’t know when breathe started bathing. Wreck havoc: You wreak havoc. Prepare for the worse: You are definitely wrong if you’re using this. Prepare for the worst is the right phrase here. I could care less. The right thing is I couldn’t care less. For all intensive purposes: This is actually for all intents and purpose. It takes two to tangle: The right phrase is: is it takes two to tangle. Prostrate Cancer: Hmmm? Cancer that prostrate? Na! Actually, it is Prostate cancer. Have you ever used any of the phrases, wrongly or rightly? http://theflowingink.com/10-simple-wrongly-used-phrases/ |
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