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The list is endless
There are so many mispronounced or misused words, I wouldn't even know where to begin. But here's one for all you computer geeks out there . . .
cache does not end with a "long a" sound. It's pronounced just like
cash!
posted by
JimmyA
on August 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM
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The one that gets me is "DEFINATELY"
People see it so much now they think it's correct. Shakes head. It's DEFINITELY.
Then there's when people say "could care less" when in truth they "couldn't care less"
Oh my, now I've started.
posted by
Azur
on August 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM
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PatB
rapport
- A relationship of mutual trust and respect.
- He always tried to maintain a rapport with his customers
From the French 'rapporter'- to bring back
There I just had to get involved luv and we have a jolly good rapport.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 13, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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LOL, Pat_B!! I know exactly what you mean - but I'm too guilty of it, especially in French, to dare correct anyone!!
posted by
adnohr
on August 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM
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