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#1 2011-05-05 08:48:07

will
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Registered: 2006-10-05
Posts: 11

"Here is the load down" for "here is the low down"

First seen my me in an email from a non-native English speaker:

>> Here is the load down on data sources:

A quick Bing search shows about 50 examples, some by clearly native English speakers:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=%22here+is … ad+down%22

>> Hey guys, Here is the load down. I just graduated from a law enforcement basic training from a community college and I am seriously debating going to a PD where I …
forums.officer.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-28417.html

>> ok so here is the load down. last night after work i changed my pc to another PC case, upgraded the Mother board, and Power supply. every thing else remained the same …
answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080716212150AAidSZ8

>> Top Ten Beauty Extravaganza, Here is the load down of the most outrageous tales that have been passed down from generations. These supposedly beau…, Phoebe Faye
www.helium.com/items/1360561-common-beauty-lies

>> Jacksonville Florida, ok here is the load down..i’m a very outgoing, open minded, big hearted chick. I’m into all kinds of stuff and i listen to all kinds of music.I want …
www.plentyoffish.com/viewprofile.aspx?p … d=25065871

>> Okay, here is the load down, I grew up on a farm with my family. I am a tomboy and this marriage stuff is starting to get on my nerves. Everyone is different and has …
rednecks.ws/my-redneck-wedding-ideas.html

etc.

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#2 2011-05-05 17:38:10

David Bird
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From: The Hammer, Ontario
Registered: 2009-07-28
Posts: 1690

Re: "Here is the load down" for "here is the low down"

Delish, will. Though it was new to me, I found it in the Eggcorn Database, here.

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#3 2011-05-05 18:02:32

will
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Registered: 2006-10-05
Posts: 11

Re: "Here is the load down" for "here is the low down"

Ah, thanks.

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