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Word for two very particular phrases
What is the word for two-part phrases where the second (or first) half drops off?Rules for hyphens in words and phrasesTwo-part phrases: official term?What is the difference between those two phrasesCommon phrases for “won't be classmates”Phrases for filling stomachWhat is single word or phrase/idiom for “someone speaks alot but works very-very slow”Unsure about two phrases dealing with locationSpecific word for piecing two facts togetherPhrases for two methods that are different but both can solve the same task?
So I remember seeing a really specific Wikipedia (I think) page describing an odd occurrence in English. It was used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing, but are phrased differently due to people misinterpreting the statement.
For example, 'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'.
If anyone knows the phrase, or possibly even a similar phrase that could lead me to my answer, please share.
Thank you!
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So I remember seeing a really specific Wikipedia (I think) page describing an odd occurrence in English. It was used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing, but are phrased differently due to people misinterpreting the statement.
For example, 'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'.
If anyone knows the phrase, or possibly even a similar phrase that could lead me to my answer, please share.
Thank you!
phrases expression-requests
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The transformed idioms could be classed as malapropisms, , I suppose, but I can't think of a name for the pairing of the original and corrupted forms.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
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So I remember seeing a really specific Wikipedia (I think) page describing an odd occurrence in English. It was used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing, but are phrased differently due to people misinterpreting the statement.
For example, 'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'.
If anyone knows the phrase, or possibly even a similar phrase that could lead me to my answer, please share.
Thank you!
phrases expression-requests
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So I remember seeing a really specific Wikipedia (I think) page describing an odd occurrence in English. It was used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing, but are phrased differently due to people misinterpreting the statement.
For example, 'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'.
If anyone knows the phrase, or possibly even a similar phrase that could lead me to my answer, please share.
Thank you!
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The transformed idioms could be classed as malapropisms, , I suppose, but I can't think of a name for the pairing of the original and corrupted forms.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
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The transformed idioms could be classed as malapropisms, , I suppose, but I can't think of a name for the pairing of the original and corrupted forms.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
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The transformed idioms could be classed as malapropisms, , I suppose, but I can't think of a name for the pairing of the original and corrupted forms.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
The transformed idioms could be classed as malapropisms, , I suppose, but I can't think of a name for the pairing of the original and corrupted forms.
– Michael Harvey
3 hours ago
add a comment |
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You say ...
...used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing ...
'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'
However those don't 'mean the same thing'.
You might be thinking of mondegreens
A mondegreen /ˈmɒndɪɡriːn/ is a mishearing or misinterpretation of a
phrase as a result of near-homophony, in a way that gives it a new
meaning. Mondegreens are most often created by a person listening to a
poem or a song... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen
answered 2 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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"I don't think those necessarily 'mean the same thing'." No 'necessarily' about it. They don't.
– Michael Harvey
2 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
2 hours ago
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You say ...
...used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing ...
'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'
However those don't 'mean the same thing'.
You might be thinking of mondegreens
A mondegreen /ˈmɒndɪɡriːn/ is a mishearing or misinterpretation of a
phrase as a result of near-homophony, in a way that gives it a new
meaning. Mondegreens are most often created by a person listening to a
poem or a song... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen
answered 2 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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"I don't think those necessarily 'mean the same thing'." No 'necessarily' about it. They don't.
– Michael Harvey
2 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
2 hours ago
add a comment |
You say ...
...used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing ...
'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'
However those don't 'mean the same thing'.
You might be thinking of mondegreens
A mondegreen /ˈmɒndɪɡriːn/ is a mishearing or misinterpretation of a
phrase as a result of near-homophony, in a way that gives it a new
meaning. Mondegreens are most often created by a person listening to a
poem or a song... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen
answered 2 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
24.1k13274
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"I don't think those necessarily 'mean the same thing'." No 'necessarily' about it. They don't.
– Michael Harvey
2 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
2 hours ago
add a comment |
You say ...
...used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing ...
'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'
However those don't 'mean the same thing'.
You might be thinking of mondegreens
A mondegreen /ˈmɒndɪɡriːn/ is a mishearing or misinterpretation of a
phrase as a result of near-homophony, in a way that gives it a new
meaning. Mondegreens are most often created by a person listening to a
poem or a song... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen
answered 2 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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You say ...
...used to describe two idioms that mean the same thing ...
'All intents and purposes' and 'All intensive purposes'
However those don't 'mean the same thing'.
You might be thinking of mondegreens
A mondegreen /ˈmɒndɪɡriːn/ is a mishearing or misinterpretation of a
phrase as a result of near-homophony, in a way that gives it a new
meaning. Mondegreens are most often created by a person listening to a
poem or a song... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen
answered 2 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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chasly from UKchasly from UK
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"I don't think those necessarily 'mean the same thing'." No 'necessarily' about it. They don't.
– Michael Harvey
2 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
2 hours ago
add a comment |
1
"I don't think those necessarily 'mean the same thing'." No 'necessarily' about it. They don't.
– Michael Harvey
2 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
2 hours ago
1
1
"I don't think those necessarily 'mean the same thing'." No 'necessarily' about it. They don't.
– Michael Harvey
2 hours ago
"I don't think those necessarily 'mean the same thing'." No 'necessarily' about it. They don't.
– Michael Harvey
2 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
2 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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The transformed idioms could be classed as malapropisms, , I suppose, but I can't think of a name for the pairing of the original and corrupted forms.
– Michael Harvey
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