12 everyday phrases that you're probably saying incorrectly

Business Insider

March 20, 2019 8:33 PM

English is a difficult language to learn with so many grammar and spelling rules to follow. Even if it's your first language, you've probably found yourself saying things incorrectly too many times to count.
Some of the most commonly used idioms aren't actually what we think they are. Over time, we've turned popular sayings into completely different phrases.
Watch the video above to learn what words you might be mixing up.

Here are 12 everyday phrases you might be saying incorrectly.

Some people say, "I could care less." It's actually, "I couldn't care less."
Some people say, "one in the same." It's actually, "one and the same."
Some people say, "on accident." It's actually, "by accident."
Some people say, "wreck havoc." It's actually, "wreak havoc."
Some people say, "for all intensive purposes." It's actually, "for all intents and purposes."
Some people say, "should of." It's actually, "should have."
Some people say, "case and point." It's actually, "case in point."
Some people say, "you've got another thing coming." It's actually, "you've got another think coming."
Some people say, "fall by the waste side." It's actually, "fall by the wayside."
Some people say, "deep-seeded." It's actually, "deep-seated."
Some people say, "statue of limitations." It's actually, "statute of limitations."
Some people say, "daylight-savings." It's actually, "daylight-saving."