If you use the phrase “for all intensive purposes” you are likely saying the opposite of what you intend. It is a corruption of the phrase “for all intents and purposes” by people who have misheard it.
Category Archives: Common Errors
Due and Do
Two phrases that include “due” are misunderstood and incorrectly substituted with “do”:
– “With all due respect” not “With all do respect” – the respect is due (Or owed)
– “Due dilligence” not “Do dilligence”
Definition From Meriam-Webster:
1 : the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property
2 : research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (as a corporate merger or purchase of securities)