People have been mishearing everyday sayings for years and are too polite to correct each other1.
We vow to put an end to this with our Misheard Manifesto.
Discover the top 10 misheard savings, the origins of the correct sayings and what to do if it turns out you’ve been hearing any of them wrong.
“These misheard sayings have plagued our nation’s conversations for too many years. Clear hearing is the cornerstone of clear conversations.
“So, if you’ve ever heard these treasured sayings as ‘escape goat’ when it’s ‘scapegoat’, or dare I say it ‘nip it in the butt’ when it’s ‘nip it in the bud’, consider getting a hearing check. I recently had one at Specsavers and found out I have some hearing loss. I’ve now got hearing aids and I’m amazed to discover how clear things sound again.”
- Gyles Brandreth
Hearing health is everyone’s business. Our new report brings together new data and expert insight to get everyone talking about hearing.
If you would like to receive an accessible word version of the report, please email pressoffice@specsavers.com
We believe nobody should have to settle for 'just ok' hearing. If you find you’re only getting the gist of conversations, our hearing experts are here to help.
References
- Specsavers survey carried out by One Poll among 2,000 nationally representative UK adults in July 2024.