Feb 16, 2010

Irregardless, don't fall into these traps

Try and. The correct phrase is "try to." )

Hopefully. Hopefully means "with hope" and describes a subject who feels hopeful. It does not mean "it is hoped that."

e.g. versus i.e. These two are used interchangeably, but have different meanings. e.g. means "for example." i.e. means "that is."

Chomping at the bit. The correct phrase is "champing at the bit."

Could care less. "I couldn't care less" is correct.

You've got mail. Popular movie, but the correct phrase is you "have" mail.

Heart-wrenching. The correct term is "heart-rending."

Barb wire. Barbed wire is the wire, covered in barbs, placed on the top of fences.

Anxious versus eager. Anxious suggests a sense of nervousness or fear. Eager is ready to do something.

Lay low. "Lay low" is an action. "Lie low " means to conceal yourself or bide your time.

Class dismissed.

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