In the past few years, this error has become increasingly common (and makes me crazy).
I would like to loose fifteen pounds. I don't see however, Would you like your clothes to be lose? Leah From: Christopher D. Green [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:10 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] word confusions Two word confusions I am tired of seeing (even in newspapers and books sometimes): jive vs. jibe "Your excuse for missing the test does not jibe with the facts." "Jive" is a dance. dribble vs. drivel "Don't give me that drivel. Just tell me what really happened." "Dribble" comes out of babies mouths. Honorable mention (because it really only comes up in a single idiomatic expression): metal vs. mettle (and even "meddle" and "medal") "Joining the military would really test your mettle." Do people have others that they care to share? Chris -- Christopher D. Green Department of Psychology York University Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 Canada 416-736-2100 ex. 66164 [email protected] http://www.yorku.ca/christo/ ========================== --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
