I’m curious about when exactly Google Mail started doing this with its built-in grammar checking feature. The system automatically highlights the word ‘think’ in this particular phrase and treats it as completely incorrect. When I right-click on the flagged word, it only gives me the option to replace it with ‘thing’ without any explanation or context about why it thinks this is wrong. I’ve been using this expression for years and I’m pretty sure it’s correct in this context. Has anyone else noticed this happening? It seems like the grammar checker might be missing some nuances of English idioms and expressions. I’m wondering if there’s a way to report this as a false positive or if I should just ignore these suggestions when I know the grammar is actually fine.
What bugs me most is Gmail treating language like it’s frozen in time instead of recognizing that English has multiple ways to say the same thing. I’ve dealt with this false flag for months, and it’s a real problem when I’m writing to clients who expect proper grammar. The checker assumes newer usage is always better, which completely misses how idioms actually work. You can’t train these systems on nuance - they just match patterns from whatever data they were fed. There’s no way to give feedback either, so we’re stuck with these flaws forever.
totally agree! Gmail’s checker really misses the mark on old phrases. it flags stuff that’s legit just cause it’s not trendy now. it’s frustrating, but just trust your gut and ignore the flags when you’re sure it’s right.
The problem is Gmail’s AI was trained on modern text where ‘another thing coming’ shows up more often, so it thinks that’s the only correct version. It doesn’t understand how phrases evolved over time or recognize when both forms are actually valid. Really annoying when you’re writing professionally and need precision. I just turned off grammar suggestions completely - way better than constantly dismissing false corrections, especially for formal emails where traditional phrasing matters.
this drives me crazy too! Gmail’s spellcheck doesn’t get that both versions are correct. ‘Another think coming’ is actually the original - it comes from ‘if you think that, you have another think coming.’ the ‘thing’ version caught on later but that doesn’t make the original wrong.
This grammar issue shows a bigger problem with how automated systems handle language changes. Gmail’s algorithm learned from recent patterns where ‘another thing coming’ dominates, but it can’t recognize that ‘another think coming’ is the original phrase. The saying comes from ‘if you think X, then you have another think coming’ - basically telling someone to reconsider. Corporate email systems focus on what they think is standard usage instead of historical accuracy, creating these false flags. Most major email providers don’t let you fine-tune their grammar engines, so you’re stuck accepting wrong suggestions or turning the whole thing off.
Same exact problem here when writing work emails. Gmail’s checker completely ignores regional differences and how language actually evolved. ‘Another think coming’ shows up in literature for decades, but Gmail flags it as wrong every time. I’ve started turning off grammar suggestions when I’m using older phrases because the constant red flags drive me nuts. The tech just cares about what’s trendy now, not what’s actually correct. Really annoying if you don’t write like everyone else. And there’s no way to tell Gmail they got it wrong either.
yeah, totally! it’s like the checker only knows the newer versions and ignores the classic ones. so annoying when it flags things that are legit. some phrases just have that historical flavor, you know? it’s all about context.
I’ve encountered this issue with Gmail’s grammar checker as well. It tends to favor contemporary phrases while disregarding idiomatic expressions such as ‘another think coming’, which is indeed valid in formal contexts. The system appears to prioritize modern vernacular over traditional grammar, making it frustrating for users aiming for accuracy. It’s crucial to remember that automated tools can misinterpret language nuances, so relying solely on their suggestions may lead to incorrect judgments. When in doubt, refer to reputable grammar resources to verify usage.
Google’s grammar checker has been way too aggressive with this phrase for at least two years. The algorithm assumes ‘another thing coming’ is always right, but it completely ignores that ‘another think coming’ is legitimate and has historical precedent in English. I’ve hit this same problem writing emails with idioms that don’t follow standard grammar patterns. The automated system can’t tell the difference between real errors and intentional style choices. There’s no easy way to report false positives through Gmail’s interface either. Just dismiss these suggestions when you’re confident in your usage - the grammar checker isn’t smart enough to handle English idioms and colloquialisms properly.