Asked by Audrey

I need to figure out the original words/phrases from the following malapropisms: Any ideas? Thanks!

For all intensive purposes

A blessing in the skies

Spitting image
Answered by Ms. Sue
For all intents and purposes

A blessing in disguise

Spitting image is commonly used. See this site for some possible origins of this phrase.

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/spitting-image.html


Answered by Audrey
This is what I thought those meant! Now spitting image is going to make me think even more! Thanks for the help!
Answered by Audrey
Spit and image, or spitten image; could these be malapropisms for Spitting image?
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