Language is such a complex matter that a lifetime might not be enough to learn all of its ins and outs. And this goes with any of them, which makes English no exception. Despite being the most used one in the world, it often causes difficulties for foreigners and natives alike.
Especially when it comes to set phrases, some of which might sound different from what they actually are. For instance, saving a damsel in this dress, agreeing that looks can be this evening, or seeing a child who is a spit and image of their parent.
Whether it’s lack of familiarity with the language, a typo, or simply uncertainty about what the phrase is exactly, it often leads to some hilarious linguistic misunderstandings. We have browsed the internet to bring to you some of the best examples of such situations that ought to make you giggle. Scroll down for the list and have a good laugh.
In order to get better acquainted with the subtleties of the English language, Bored Panda reached out to Dr. Dorisa Costello, an associate professor at The School of Humanities and the Arts at William Jessup University. You will find our interview with her below.
#1 In Some Near
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#2 Catholic Converter
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#3 Eggs-Been-A-D**k
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#4 Doggy Dog
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#5 Urethra!
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#6 Salmon Vanilla
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#7 Bob Wire
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#8 Standing Ovulation
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#9 Had To Confirm This Is Really What They Mean. Damsel In This Dress
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#10 Toe Food
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#11 Going Into Cardigan Arrest
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#12 Brown Kite Is
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#13 Urethral
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#14 Circumcise
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#15 Ankle Grinder
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#16 Blubbery Cheese Cake
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#17 Takin A Bath By Her Beauty
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#18 Always Make Sure You Use Your Tongue!
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#19 Mitch Match Civil Where
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#20 Nip It In The Butt
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#21 Silent Language
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#22 Genius Aqua
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#23 Apparently Fire Exists
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#24 A Pitta Me
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#25 Too Flamboyant To Swim
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#26 Meta Pause
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#27 “Looks Can Be A Little This Evening “
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#28 Jena Rated
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#29 Air Ducks
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#30 A Mere Marketplace Mear
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#31 Breakfast Nuke
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#32 Fridge Raider
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#33 Entry Pioneer
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#34 Mow-Nourished
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#35 Fat Button Girls – Queen
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#36 Paper Machete
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#37 Delicious Hand Soup
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#38 Pheasant
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#39 Cone Sent Lmao
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#40 Lonely Tennessee Melons Can’t Elope
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#41 Living Life Bi-Curiously
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#42 Jack Off All Traits
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#43 Like I’m At The Foreskin Of Everybody’s Mind
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#44 Fire Distinguisher
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#45 I Love All My Metals
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#46 Or Best Awful
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#47 Garlic Permission
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#48 They Can’t Handle My Cork Collection
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#49 Cadillac Converter!
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#50 A Soccer Punch
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