How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK

Wait, It's Not a 'Mute' Point? Embarrassing (& Relatable) Phrase Fails


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Okay Adults, are you guilty of saying these common phrases and idioms incorrectly?

  • “Mute” point
  • “Escape” goat
  • “Butt” naked

We dive into the hilarious world of language mishaps and discover the real meanings behind these bloopers. You won't believe what you've been getting wrong all this time, and you'll definitely want to share these eye-opening insights with your friends. Tune in to this fun episode, and be prepared to say “Ohhhhhhh, that’s how you say it!?

We’ll have you speaking like a grownup in no time!


Jenny brings an engaging and light-hearted approach to the topic of commonly misunderstood phrases and idioms, AKA eggcorns. Her personal experiences (remember, she thought her fave bar order was a “Roman” coke) and playful banter make our exploration of language enjoyable and enlightening for our audience.


This episode teaches you to

  • Correct popular mispronunciations and misinterpretations to avoid embarrassing myself (ahem, yourself).
  • Improve your trivia-night knowledge with the fascinating history and origin of common phrases.
  • Differentiate between eggcorns, malapropisms, and mondegreens (more trivia night knowledge?).
  • And, just in case you need it, master the art of toast etiquette with valuable tips for a confident and crowd-approved toast.


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