Off the Button

Within the hurricane report,
Of which I just heard snatches,
A person on the radio said,
“Button down the hatches!”

So many people get things wrong
When idioms are used
And it is understandable 
For folks to be confused.

But “buttoning the hatches”
Wouldn’t help one to protect
Either property or relatives,
At least last time I checked.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Slaughter Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Very good, Ilene. These little "malaprops" can be quite humorous at times...not during hurricane season, of course, but...
Situation Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 3:17 PM
That would wrinckle my eye brows also.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 11:02 AM
Very clever. A bit of levity during a challenging time.
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