Subject: Malaprops

Malaprops:

The mistaken use of a word or words in place of a similar-sounding one – as in, television character Archie Bunker’s utterance of "birth patrol pills.” Here are some we’ve come across.

He’s a wolf in cheap clothing.

Malaprops

I just don’t want you to do nothing on the sperm of the moment.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Malaprops

He who laughs last, laughs west.

(1971 – ) American actress
Malaprops TV/Movie Quotes

He's the type who will cut your throat behind your back.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist
Malaprops People

Corona-rary bypass.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Health Malaprops

I’d give that picture a Japanese Academy Reward!

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Malaprops TV/Movie Quotes

They live in a two-storage house.

Malaprops

You don’t hear me gettin’ historical.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Malaprops

Everyone knows Foley the philangerer!

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Malaprops

He's a wolf in cheap clothing.

Malaprops

Left hand, right hand, it doesn’t matter, I’m amphibious.

professional basketball player
Malaprops Sports

Keep your eye to the grindstone.

Malaprops

You’re talkin’ like you swallowed an alnamac.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Malaprops

Listen to the blabbing brook.

(1927 – ) American comedian
Malaprops

Get the hanging dog expression off your face.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Appearance Malaprops

They downloaded the strength of the hurricane.

Malaprops

You’re a hairess.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Malaprops TV/Movie Quotes

I am sorry to say that my affluence over my niece is very small.

Malaprops

Not all that shivers is cold.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist
Malaprops

Senatorial, governorial, mayororial

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Government Malaprops

The walls of medieval cathedrals were supported by flying buttocks.

Malaprops