Linguists call this construction the . Instead of saying, "I made a mistake," the speaker says, "Mistakes were made." The subject (the person who messed up) disappears. The focus shifts to the abstract error.
Groups like Viva Lingua Club use the phrase to teach the nuance of English grammar and the psychological concept of self-justification. mistakes were made vk
His press secretary used it to describe the White House's previous comments regarding the Watergate scandal. Ronald Reagan Linguists call this construction the
Grumpy/sunshine dynamic, small-town charm, and a "perfect one-night stand" gone wrong. Provide the author's name or genre to narrow it down! "I made a mistake
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