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Motherload of usage errors

Dennis G. Jerz / 3 May 2011

Dear internet,

It’s not a “motherload of intelligence,” it’s a “mother lode of intelligence.” Dictionaries are fun!

That is all.

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  1. Joshua Sasmor says:
    5 May 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Can I put a “Like” on this? :)

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