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.


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Nice one!!!

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

Kul!

But i make my quotes an the roll .

Can you see? Even lecturers and professors are misusing simple English?

No wonder, the majority are not always right?

half bread is better than puff puff

provision store (prevention) is better than kiosk (cure)



#positivevibes

Op u b beta person. Mk i sidown n la cram it so dat i'll b la pouring it evrywhr

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!

“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

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)

Interesting stuff.

I love this most: "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

Nice

experience is the best teacher has bin cut off too. the complete one is ... EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER FOR A FOOL

nice 1......but nobody really cares

"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...

Thanks. Following you now op.

Ayamatanga in that old mount Zion movie which is really "I AM AT ANGER "

nice one OP

"Opportunity come but once". As a Christian I always disagree with this statement. Mine come many times.

Nice post

Wow...more beer for the OP.....WOULD NEVER HAD KNOWN, Now I know much better

AnthonioAlsaid:
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!

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fallacy! @bolded

MsDelilah:
You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Nigerians are fond of turning it the other way around.

Bless you for this.
I thought I was the only sane person who knew the correct phrase.

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.
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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?)

MsDelilah:
You can't have your cake and eat it too.

Nigerians are fond of turning it the other way around.

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I guess u are trying to correct the bad impression@your moniker.Good name though!

nice one op

AjalaJ:
Can you see? Even lecturers and professors are misusing simple English?

No wonder, the majority are not always right?

But the minority always have a right to differ!

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!

This is one major reason I love this forum.