Throughout my life, there are numerous common phrases I find myself saying, knowing what I'm trying to get across yet not knowing if I get the phrase itself right. Does that make sense? Such phrases include (but are not limited to!):
"I've said my peace." I have always imagined it's "I've said my piece", meaning my part of the conversation is out there now. Either way, it doesn't matter unless I'm writing it down.
"I'd just assume call you Mr. Big Bird, thank you." That's how I think the correct phrase goes. I always say, "I'd just as soon call you Mr. Big Bird, thank you." Which one's the right one? (For the record, I've never actually had a conversation with Big Bird, or any other bird, for that matter).
And I've oscillated between "I could care less" and "I couldn't care less" throughout the years. I've heard both equally. So, which is it? And what phrases do you often mess up but say anyway?
