Sometimes, we use common phrases incorrectly without realizing it. That's why Good Housekeeping has compiled a list of all of the things we've been saying wrong. Here they are:
1. Hone in
It's only a one letter difference.
2. Intensive Purposes
This phrase is longer than you thought.
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3. Case and Point
It's "in," not "and."
4. Wet Your Appetite
I bet you didn't know this one.
5. Peaked by Interest
You have to watch your spelling.
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6. By in Large
Tweak this one a tiny bit to say it right.
7. I Could Care Less
This is probably the most common error people make.
8. Sneak Peak
Change that "a" to an "e."
9. Shoe-in
It's not the same kind of "shoe."
10. Do Diligence
Those homophones can get confusing.
11. Make Due
Here's a similar error.
12. Baited Breath
Be careful with this one!
13. Deep-seeded
Now you know the difference!
Have you been saying any of these phrases incorrectly?
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