Posted on 09/08/2014 6:29:29 AM PDT by PeteePie
Discussions of English Language pet peeves provide an entertaining forum for the expression of ire. In fact, if a “pet” is something we cherish, and a “peeve” is something that annoys us, “pet peeves” are what we love to hate. Here’s a collection of common English solecisms—guaranteed not to literally blow your mind:
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The un-word “prolly”.
Or... John Mellencamp: “I cannot forget from where it is that I come from...”
Non English people using the word “whilst”.
But “media” is plural.
And the expression “the reason being is ...” The verb in that phrase is “being.” It does not require “is.” It would only need another verb if the phrase were itself a noun, which it is not. Substitute “is” for “being” and listen to how stupid it sounds.
flout vs. flaunt...
It sounds like
“But if this ever changing world in which we’re living”
but the actual words are
“But if this ever changing world in which we’re living”
Clumsy lyrics but proper English.
could not care less vs. could care less
-PJ
Oops, it sounds like
“But if this ever changing world in which we live in”
I like the English.
Yeah, sorry, just trying to have nerdy fun.
Oh boy...pet peeves:
The electrical bolts that come from the sky...they are spelled “lightning” not “lightening”.
The word “height” does not end with a “th” sound.
There is no “k” sound in the word “ancient”.
There is no “k” sound in the word “etcetera”.
Sherbet is not pronounced “Sherbert”
“Told” is not pronounced, “Toad”
There is no “d” in the word, “refrigerator”.
“More then” instead of “more than”. That drive me bonkers.
“In this ever-changing world in which we live in,” I cringe.
I think it’s “In this ever-changing world in which we’re living”.
I think Roger Waters edges him out with “we don’t need no education.” However, America holds the butchering title with “there ain’t no one for to give you no pain.”
Oh, sorry. My bad....
I want to start using "Too right! and Bloody this or that."
Could have fixed it by singing in this ever changing world in which we’re living.
You will find neither an “x” nor a “t” in “ask.”
There is no “r” sound in the word “question.”
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