Come down the pipe or the pike? - Writing for Business
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Come down the pipe or the pike?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, homophones, commonly misused expressions, grammar, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
According to some experts, RATs are the most dangerous creatures to _________________
a. come down the pipe.
b. come down the pike.

Answer: b

Explanation:
This is another homophone error — people mishear the phrase and don’t see it in writing.

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