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We were under the opinion that….

Posted: November 7, 2014 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

This very subtle congruent conflation was heard in the episode “Deadly Disappearance” on the  Series “Blood, Lies, and Alibis”.  It is a mash up of “under the impression” and “of the opinion”.  A big thanks to Laszlo Veres for spotting this one.  He has ears like a hawk.

Blood, Lies & Alibis tv show photo

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2 Comments on “We were under the opinion that….”

  1. Marcia Riefer Johnston says:
    December 9, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    “Ears like a hawk.” 🙂 I’m getting a kick out of these malaphors. Thanks, Dave.

    Reply

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