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Aarrgh! Yet AGAIN they get it wrong!

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phoenix Wed 14-Jun-17 20:39:11

Just now, on BBC 1, "Eat Well For Less" , the commentary said "the proof is in the pudding"

No it isn't, the proof of the pudding is in the EATING

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merlotgran Wed 14-Jun-17 20:45:07

Ha Ha! We've just said the same.

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phoenix Wed 14-Jun-17 21:06:17

Thank goodness it's not just me!

I can sort of tolerate it from friends, although I struggle, but as part of a voice over/commentary, it's beyond the pale!

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Charleygirl Wed 14-Jun-17 21:28:29

I agree, to me it is as bad as patio's.

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merlotgran Thu 15-Jun-17 09:52:23

My vocabulary is increasing!

I often hear a reporter say something and think, That can't possibly be right so I google it and surprise, surprise, it's a WORD.

Yesterday's was 'causation' - referring to the awful events in London.

Silly me for not knowing it's the action of causing something. hmm

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KatyK Thu 15-Jun-17 16:15:36

Oo that one gets me SO mad

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