Word for two very particular phrases
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!
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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
12 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!
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
12 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
12 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
12 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
12 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 11 hours ago
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
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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 11 hours ago
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
11 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 11 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
24.1k13274
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
11 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 11 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
24.1k13274
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 11 hours ago
chasly from UKchasly from UK
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answered 11 hours ago
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answered 11 hours ago
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answered 11 hours ago
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@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
11 hours ago
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@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
11 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
11 hours ago
@Michael Harvey - You're right, I've amended my answer to remove 'necessarily'.
– chasly from UK
11 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
12 hours ago