Lili Saintcrow5d ago
To “hone” something is to sharpen its edge. To “home in” is to find and follow the signal that helps a plane return to base.
Show threadLili Saintcrow5d ago

Also, to “bail out” is to remove water from inside a boat so it may continue to float. To “bale out” is to jump from a plane. A “bailout” is when a company is kept afloat by an infusion of cash.

English is fun.

Show threadLili Saintcrow5d ago
To “reign” is to rule over something; “free rein” is when a horse’s reins (leather bridle straps) are held loosely to allow the horse its choice of speed and direction.
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Show threadnethope5d ago
@mwl @lilithsaintcrow AMEN!!! to all of the above
Show threadLili Saintcrow5d ago
@mwl bwahahahaha omg don’t get me started on “peaks” vs “peeks”
Show threadEsslar25d ago
@lilithsaintcrow @mwl "Lead" instead of "led."
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This discussion piques my interest in these words

Show threadOwen G. Richards - ANTIFAscist4d ago

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😇 Is this a general observation of "faux pas" usage of words?

Without mentioning homonyms - what about "bring" vs "take" / would have (done sth) vs had (done sth)?

Just curious...

Show threadAlexxKay3d ago

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And "pique"!

I have occasionally seen amateur porn writing referring to breasts in a way that either "peaks" or "peeks" could be correct, though not with the same meaning 🙂.