In this episode Teresa and Patricia talk about eggcorns. If you want to check out the NPR story, click this link!

Here’s the definition of eggcorn:

eggcorn- a word or phrase that results from mishearing or misinterpreting another word or phrase. An element of the original is being substituted for one that sounds very similar or identical.

Here are some examples from the episode:

toe the line (not tow the line)

for all intents and purposes (not for all intensive purposes)

dog eat dog world (not doggie dog world)

speak your peace (not speak your piece)

bid someone adieu (not bid someone ado)

much ado (not much adieu)

happy as a clam (not happy as a clown)

placemats (not platemats)

claustrophobia (not close-a-phobia)

real go-getter (not real goal-getter)

earbuds (not hearbuds)

wanderlust (not wonderlust)

self-esteem (not self of steam)

It takes two to tango (not It takes two to tangle.)

This episode was recorded on February 9, 2021.