As pointed out in last week's blog, the English language (or at least the American branch of the language) is often confusing even to those who were born here and this being the only language they speak.
Here is a list of 20 common errors. Some are spelling/using wrong spelling of words with the same pronunciation, some are different pronunciations of words spelled the same way, and others relate to literally using the wrong words in popular phrases.
1) It didn't phase me, should be: It didn't faze me.
2) For all intensive purposes, should be: For all intents and purposes.
3) He has another thing coming, should be: He has another think coming.
4) Escape goat, should be: Scape goat.
5) One in the same, should be: One and the same.
6) Given free reign, should be: Given free rein.
7) Low and behold, should be: Lo and behold.
8) Case and point, should be: Case in point.
9) Peak your interest, should be: Pique your interest.
10) Hunger pains, should be: Hunger pangs.
11) Suppose to, should be: Supposed to.
12) Should of, should be: Should have.
13) Nipped that problem in the butt, should be: Nipped that problem in the bud.
14) Mute point, should be: Moot point.
15) Piece of mind, should be: Peace of mind (unless you are giving someone a piece of your mind as in venting your anger).
16) Beck on call, should be: Beck and call.
17) On accident, should be: By accident.
18) Expresso, should be: Espresso.
and tied for most commonly misused:
19) I could care less, should be: I couldn't care less.
20) Irregardless, should be: Regardless.
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