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Chris -- 2025-05-10
Pretty sure this qualifies as an eggcorn and not a malapropism.
Found at Staples (UK) website when describing their jiffy padded envelopes/mailers…
“These padded postal bags are the ideal choice for those items that need that added protection, or for that extra piece of mind.”
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