Is this thread going to contain too much pedantry

[EltonFrog]

Incorrect use of brake/braking and break/breaking is my pet hate :-)

You know what, I keep falling into that trap. I use an iPad most of the time and I don't check the predictive text as I'm typing. I often have to go back and edit my posts.

 

[EltonFrog]

My pet peave is noone for no one.

 

[Primal Scream]

Can I get , as in asking a member of staff in Nero can I get a coffee?

 

[EltonFrog]

Can I get , as in asking a member of staff in Nero can I get a coffee?

Oh yes! That one makes my teeth itch. I've corrected folk for using that, nearly had me nose punched for it too.

 

[Ian H]

My pet peave is noone for no one.

Must admit I'm not that keen on peave for peeve.

 

[EltonFrog]

Must admit I'm not that keen on peave for peeve.

Bollix!

 

[colly]

. A parrot can talk, but does it know what it is saying?

Au contraire:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?hl=en-GB&v=BxP719G09N8&gl=GB

 

[Archie_tect]

there, they're, their.
definate.... sigh
your, you're.
peddle instead of pedal...
I could go on, but I won't.... for now.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

there, they're, their.
definate.... sigh
your, you're.
peddle instead of pedal...
I could go on, but I won't.... for now.

Oh, I like peddle instead of pedal!
Actually thought it was a "regional variation", not a spelling error.
Then again, I am a foreigner

 

[Primal Scream]

Oh, I like peddle instead of pedal!
Actually thought it was a "regional variation", not a spelling error.
Then again, I am a foreigner

Well if the SNP get their way you soon will be

 

[Archie_tect]

Oh, I like peddle instead of pedal!
Actually thought it was a "regional variation", not a spelling error.
Then again, I am a foreigner

....only if you wish to trade in drugs Pat.

 

[musa]

wlel at laset wree not tpnyig lkie tihs

im srue you udnersotod the steencne rghit?

 

[Archie_tect]

you are ee cummings and i cilam my fvie pdunos

 

[Pat "5mph"]

....only if you wish to trade in drugs Pat.

I see - knew of the other meaning too

 

[EltonFrog]

'could of'

It's could have or could've.

Don't do it again.