There are some common mistakes we make in English that makes our writing and spoken words very awkward, so in this article you are going to have a look at certain mistakes we make in English and the right phrases for them.

Wrong and Correct Phrases to Use:

 



1. It is not so polite to say "I want to ease myself" say "I want to Pee, or I want to urinate instead"

2. Don't say for "all intensive purposes" say For "all intents and purposes"

3. Don't say it is not "by purpose or On accident" say On purpose or By accident"

4. Don't say "You have another thing coming" it's wrong, say "You have another think coming"

5. Don't say "Slight of hand" say "Sleight of Hand"

6. Don't say "One in the same" it is totally wrong, say "One and the same"

7. Don't say "Wet your appetite" say "Whet your appetite"

8. Don't say "Waiting on" like I am waiting on you" it is totally ungrammatical. Instead it is right to say "I am waiting for you" 

1. How much you’re worth

 

Who cares about how much you’re worth? People care more about themselves and you don’t need to prove anything to anyone. Sensitive things like your income, wealth and finances are for you only. Trying to let people know what you have in terms of assets and money in the bank is a no no. This must stop in the new year because these information can be used against you take it or leave it. Leave people to speculate or guess what you’re worth, but telling them with your mouth is not cool.

2. Your bedroom affairs

Whatever happens in private between you and your lover in your bedroom must be kept private all the time. You can talk to your doctor or counselor if there are issues of concern. Bragging about the positive to your friends or neighbors can be very dangerous. You do not know who is struggling with their relationship and may not mind to use this unsolicited information against you. Tread with caution!

3. Details of your Health Status

In the event of ill health, please save the details of your health status for medical personnel. Avoid unnecessary stigma attached to any form of illness. People have been stigmatized and sent into depression hence, sent to an early grave as a result.

4. Your Plans

 

Hey! Just stop it. Things like I have a business plan, I am planning to relocate to the USA etc. should be kept secret. Let people see the results materialize. That’s the beauty of it. Going about telling people your plans can be very harmful to the plan. Your goals and aspirations and how you plan to achieve them is meant for only you. One of the evils of disclosing it is that People can talk you out of it and so many other consequences. The list is endless.

5. Passwords

This is one of the most dangerous things to disclose ever! This is an internet era and you should be very careful with your passwords. A man can be brought from grace to grass by just a password disclosure. Organizations have gone bankrupt, love relationships have gone sour, empires have been destroyed by this level of carelessness. Your ATM, system and social media passwords are all your secrets. So many people have been implicated and defrauded via this. That is why it is a grevious offence in the banking industry if a staff discloses his or her system's password to anyone.

Passwords are what you should guard jealously.

Thanks for reading and don’t forget to share this article with your loved ones so they can stay safe in the new year!