What mis-stated phrases or words do you feel still need to be corrected (online or in person) in 2025? - eviltoast

Please state in which country your phrase tends to be used, what the phrase is, and what it should be.

Example:

In America, recently came across “back-petal”, instead of back-pedal. Also, still hearing “for all intensive purposes” instead of “for all intents and purposes”.

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    “Chomping at the bit”. It’s champing at the bit. Horses champ.

    “Get ahold of”. It’s “get hold of” or, if you must, “get a hold of”

    “I’m doing good”. No, Superman does good. You’re doing well.