Subject: Malaprops (Page 4)

Don't be accusing me of taking a bribe. You know what they call that, definition of character.

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

Friccastewing a chicken on the hotplate.

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

This is a Jewish cake – they give this to a Jewish kid before he gets circumscribed.

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

Why don't you go take a short walk on a long pier?

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

I want to hear it so quiet we can hear a mouse dropping.

(1897 – 1960) Russian-born American film director, actor & producer

Something bad has befelt the family.

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

Off-the-docks Jews.

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

Put your monkey where your mouth is.

I waited an hour for my starter; so I complained… ‘It's not rocket salad.’

British comedian & actress

To avoid misunderstanding, I’ll stop speaking formal English and just use the binocular.

The defense breasts.

(1971 – ) American actress

Excitement to riot.

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

There is no pancreas to the whole world's problems.

And that's the crutch of the situation.

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

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

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

Dreams do come through.

Wouldn't let 'em get in a word wedgewise.

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

When making picture frames, you’ll need a Midas box, so you can cut the angle right.

I'm going to hold my breast until I turn blue.

(1971 – ) American actress

Groinocologist

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

… welfare incipients

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