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

Dropped the heavy lid of the terlet right on my instoop.

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

You’re the lowly pheasant with the job of keeping her here.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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But what does he owe me for 5 years of bread and broad?

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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He’s got some grand strategy that he can’t revulge.

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

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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Committing insex in the family.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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I might just fade into Bolivian, you know what I mean?

(1966 – ) American boxing champion
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When the whole neighborhood turns into a smelting pot.

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

He received a decease and desist order.

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If you was eavesdripping, that there is a very defensive thing to do.

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

Early in the morning when the crows cock.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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Absolutely free, or greatis.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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Keep a stiff upper chin.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
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Welfare incipients

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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Daddy, I have heat probation.

(1971 – ) American actress
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On a full stomach I probably detergorate.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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Won by your distinguished incrumbent.

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

What is all this talk about the Supreme Court decision on a deaf penalty?

(1946 – 1989) comedian & actress
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Dad says the monster is just a pigment of my imagination.

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Just remember the words of Patrick Henry – ‘Kill me or let me live.’

football coach
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