Is there a word for mangled idiom that becomes commonplace
Is there a word for mangled idiom that becomes commonplace
Like "does the Pope shit in the woods?" or "that train has sailed?"
Also, what good examples can you think of?
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We'll drive off that bridge when we get to it
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I usually go with “We’ll burn that bridge when we get to it”
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That's my favorite one to use
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I can't believe you got such a simple saying wrong. It's not rocket surgery.
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I need to start using this one, I already use "burn that bridge" fairly often
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I like "we'll burn that bridge when we come to it"
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No, the bridge is too well-guarded.
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