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Chris -- 2018-04-11
Sorry if this is the corniest eggcorn that you will ever be asked to consider…
When children first hear the phrase “you are under arrest”—perhaps on a TV crime show—some may associate the phrase with the criminal being given “a rest” from his activities. (Gag! I barely got that out!) Whence, the source of an eggcorn: “under a rest.” I might add, however, that I recall at least one child constructing an (intentional) pun around this phrase, but I am not fully convinced that any child (or adult) truly believes the imagery I suggest.
Nevertheless, if “under a rest” is not an eggcorn, would someone please explain these examples ostensibly presented by adults... Could it simply be eye dialect?...
Synopsis‘You sir,’ said an indeterminate voice, ‘are under a rest for the most very serious and very naughty theft of one earring. Any thing you say may be taken …
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Official eMule-Board > How Much “illegal” Is P2p In Germany? – [ Translate this page ]... use these programs to download somthing from time to time or I could expect that some day Police will knock on my door and say : “You are under a rest ! ...
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Radar detector jammer forum: View topic – Hand cuffed and car …because you had been placed under a rest, the 5th amendment applied to you and he failed to tell you you had the right to remain silent. because of this, ...
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