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> have to correct my son every time he says “on accident” This used to bother me as well. But it is actually reasonable, since we have no objection to the opp
by ta8645 3y ago
> have to correct my son every time he says “on accident”
This used to bother me as well. But it is actually reasonable, since we have no objection to the opposite evocation of "on purpose". The language is just mutating normally.
- thebruce87m 3y agoI was mostly being facetious but “on accident” is a hill I’ll die on. It’s like nails on a chalkboard.
- pests 3y agoIt's funny that you choose to die on a hill that I can't even see. What is wrong withg the phrase? Seems normal and correct to me.
- woleium 3y agoIts an Americanism. “By accident” is more acceptable in the UK
- pests 3y agoHa, as an American I struggled and failed to think of the "correct" wording that was alluded to. "by accident" sounds correct and I wouldn't second guess hearing it, but yep, "on accident" is what comes to me naturally when speaking.