Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
peace of mind, piece of mind
Peace of mind is a state when one is calm and has no worries. Give someone a piece of one's mind means “to speak angrily to someone because he has done something wrong”.
| Incorrect: | Piece of mind comes from doing what is right. |
| Correct: | Peace of mind comes from doing what is right. |
| Incorrect: | I gave her a peace of my mind. |
| Correct: | I gave her a piece of my mind. |