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EPISODE · May 21, 2024 · 40 MIN

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

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

Send Caitlin a Text!Okay Adults, are you guilty of saying these common phrases and idioms incorrectly?“Mute” point“Escape” goat“Butt” nakedWe 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 toCorrect 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.Please share this episode with a friend or family member who would enjoy our show!>>> Grab our sources in the blog post for this episode! <<<Welcome to Not Quite Grownup. Let's do this.  Subscribe to join other Not Quite Grownups here >>>Follow on Instagram and Threads @not_quite_grownup.Please, rate, review, and subscribe for more Not Quite Grownup stories. Love you, mean it. Support the showVisit notquitegrownup.com for more content and the latest updates. Or connect on social media @not_quite_grownup on Instagram and Threads.

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Send Caitlin a Text! Okay Adults, are you guilty of saying these common phrases and idioms incorrectly? “Mute” point“Escape” goat“Butt” nakedWe 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 ...

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