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Eggcorns and Modern Folk Etymology: How Misheard Phrases Shape English
Episode 175
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
In this episode we explore the world of eggcorns—creative mishearings that stick because they sound right—and how they reveal the living, shifting nature of English. From Shakespeare‑inspired twists to meme‑age phrases, we trace their journey into dictionaries and social media, uncovering what makes a linguistic joke become a standard expression.
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