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Verbal Faux Pas and Mondegreens

Verbal Faux Pas and Mondegreens

FromLost Ladies of Lit


Verbal Faux Pas and Mondegreens

FromLost Ladies of Lit

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week’s mini, we’re sharing some of our favorite verbal faux pas and mondegreens. The term mondegreen, which was coined by Sylvia Wright in a 1954 essay for Harper's Magazine, refers to instances where phrases are misheard or misinterpreted, giving them new and often humorous meanings. Amy challenges Kim to identify correct spellings and interpretations of common idiomatic expressions, like "to the manner/manor born," "you've got another thing/think coming," and "champing/chomping at the bit." Share your favorites on our Facebook Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lostladiesoflitforum/For episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comDiscuss episodes on our Facebook Forum. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast
Released:
Sep 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A book podcast hosted by writing partners Amy Helmes and Kim Askew. Guests include biographers, journalists, authors, and cultural historians discussing lost classics by women writers.