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[–] [S] 31 points 2 years ago (1 child)

The other day, I heard "Embrace yourself!". Instead of "brace yourself". I think I prefer that version

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  • [–] 29 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Demo is used as an abbreviation for both demonstration and demolition. Usually it's pretty obvious which one is intended, but every time I hear someone say "demo" I try to imagine what kind of chaos would result if the wrong usage was assumed.

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  • [–] 25 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Had a coworker whose first language was not English. His English was good, but some coloquialisms went over his head. At one point, I had to explain the difference between a "butt dial" and a "booty call."

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  • [–] 20 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    Specific/Pacific.

    You have to be Pacific.

    You mean specific?

    Yeah, that's what I said: Pacific.

    In my family we now call it the Specific Ocean.

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago

    It's a doggy dog world.

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    These are usually eggcorns

    Anyway, there was once a joke on Friends, where - to massively paraphrase - Joey said 'the point is moo ... not even the cows care about it'. I sometimes use 'moo' instead of 'moot' just 'cos it amuses me.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    My friend used to go to the store and ask the clerk if they had any cosmopolitan ice cream.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Similarly, I like when I hear someone ask for Napoleon ice cream.

    "You'll have to try invading Russia during the winter for that flavor."

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    [–] 9 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I had a boss one time that would say "feast or fathom" instead of "feast or famine".

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    This might not be exactly what you’re asking, but my daughter calls marshmallows “marsh pillows.” And they will now forever be marsh pillows to me.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    Rickyisms. Water under the fridge, worst case Ontario etc.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    During a cycling workout, the instructor said “our destination is breathless” as a motivator to really push hard. I thought she said “our destination is breakfast” and honestly, I prefer my version.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I love singing love songs and replacing the word You with Poo

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    My Polish mate, who's English was pretty good but still had a noticeable Polish accent, was asking me about some weird pronunciation of a word or I corrected him in something.

    He said "Ah Potato, Tomato. Doesn't matter". I burst out laughing, some guy actually tried to correct him on it.

    I also like "We will burn that bridge when we get to it".

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    I had to look up what was wrong with it and still it seems like a very minor difference. But hey, I spend my time playing video games, who am I to judge what is worthy of one's time.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    Old timer's disease

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    Nip it in the butt.

    It’s nip it in the bud, bud.

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    [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    "Seize the day"

    I imagine people are being told to have a seizure

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    'Emails'. Except it's a mean laughter and I wish they would stop.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Go watch some YouTube (channel: that’s a bad idea).

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    "Very unique"

    "My work" when referencing a place of business.

    These less make my laugh than cry though.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    I'm a Briton living in the Netherlands; I've lost count.

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