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How do we reteach the populace how to spell advice? Also, chest of drawers. They don't know that one either. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 years ago by Reverendender@sh.itjust.works to c/english@lemmy.ca

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[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I haven’t seen people misspelling advice, or misunderstanding chest of drawers.

Is this in reference to something?

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I constantly see people asking for "advise." It's a pet peeve, I will admit. I also frequently hear people saying "draws" instead of drawers. Sorry for my venting, I will see myself out.