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Word for two very particular phrases
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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
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
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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
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
1
2
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
Mar 26 at 21:42
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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
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
1
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
phrases expression-requests
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
1
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
1
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
1
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
1
asked Mar 26 at 21:24
JohnJohn
1
1
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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
Mar 26 at 21:42
add a comment |
2
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
Mar 26 at 21:42
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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
Mar 26 at 21:42
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
Mar 26 at 21:42
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 Mar 26 at 22:07
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
Mar 26 at 22:44
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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 Mar 26 at 22:07
chasly from UKchasly from UK
24.2k13275
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
Mar 26 at 22:44
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 Mar 26 at 22:07
chasly from UKchasly from UK
24.2k13275
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
Mar 26 at 22:44
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 Mar 26 at 22:07
chasly from UKchasly from UK
24.2k13275
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 Mar 26 at 22:07
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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edited Mar 26 at 22:43
answered Mar 26 at 22:07
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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answered Mar 26 at 22:07
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answered Mar 26 at 22:07
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@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
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@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
Mar 26 at 22:44
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
Mar 26 at 22:44
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
Mar 26 at 22:44
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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
Mar 26 at 21:42