When people say 'dampening' when they mean 'damping', arrrgghhh!
Nouns/verbs, commonly misused.
On the other side of the spectrum, I worked on a project that came to a grinding halt while the powers that be hashed out whether "shall" or "will" should be used in our reports.You can have my job.
I have to proofread reports that could well be subpoenaed in court, written by kids that have recently graduated our public school system and were raised texting each other.
Needless to say, it hurts my brain immensely, on a daily basis.
On the other side of the spectrum, I worked on a project that came to a grinding halt while the powers that be hashed out whether "shall" or "will" should be used in our reports.
After a month of work stoppage, they decided to use "shall". We had to revise reports that used "will".C’mon, Leo!
Don’t keep us in suspense.
“Shall” or “will?”
Because it clearly makes a difference!![]()
Agree. Many knowledgeable people talk about shock dampening.When people say 'dampening' when they mean 'damping', arrrgghhh!
Break or Brake.Their, there, they're.
You got nuthin here. Both are correct and grammatical.When people say 'dampening' when they mean 'damping', arrrgghhh!
It’s not really a malapropism. It’s really an alleged misuse, except it’s not incorrect.Agree. Many knowledgeable people talk about shock dampening.
Interestingly what you’re referring to is malapropism not grammar!![]()