Commonly misspoken phrases Scotch free – the correct expression is 'Scot free'. The modern phrase means you got off without paying anything or paying extra for something you should have. You've got another thing coming – the correct phrase is actually 'you've got another think coming'. Slight of hand – the correct expression if 'sleight of hand'. Nip it in the butt – the correct phrase is 'nip it in the bud'.

Source: Daily Mail May 01, 2020 00:51 UTC