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Familiar Misquotes Series IV
Whenever a phrase or sentence becomes part of the common language, there is a strong possibility that it will be quoted inaccurately.
Over the course of time, a letter gets shifted or a word is changed and forevermore the quotation becomes a cliche that nobody ever gets quite right.
Try to complete each proverbial cliche:
1.) " I only regret that I have but one life to ______ for my country." - Nathan Hale
2.) "Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no ______ ."
3.) "Music hath charms to soothe ______ ." - William Congreve
Over the course of time, a letter gets shifted or a word is changed and forevermore the quotation becomes a cliche that nobody ever gets quite right.
Try to complete each proverbial cliche:
1.) " I only regret that I have but one life to ______ for my country." - Nathan Hale
2.) "Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no ______ ."
3.) "Music hath charms to soothe ______ ." - William Congreve
Answer
1.) lose2.) fibs
3.) a savage breast
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