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Chapter 7 of 10
Phrases people mangle
Heard rather than read.
The usual list
Should have, not should of. Could not care less, not could care less. For all intents and purposes. Supposed to and used to keep their d.
- These come from hearing rather than reading the phrase.
- Reading them written down once usually fixes them permanently.
Eggcorns
Mishearings that seem to make sense: damp squib becoming damp squid, or free rein becoming free reign. They are charming and still read as errors.