Alright is Not All Right

by Chris Abraham on 10/08/2006 ·

“The correct form of this phrase has become so rare in the popular press that many readers have probably never noticed that it is actually two words. But if you want to avoid irritating traditionalists you’d better tell them that you feel ‘all right’ rather than ‘alright.’” Via Common Errors in English

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