Phrases that make you cringe!
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"Starvation mode"5
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"you don't need to lose weight"
- I'm the only one living in this body, I'm the only one who gets to vote on anything to do with it1 -
Describing something as making some other thing "pop".
Every time I hear that a colour makes someone's eyes pop, I get a mental image like this
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Describing something as making some other thing "pop".
Every time I hear that a colour makes someone's eyes pop, I get a mental image like this
Ewwwwww
What would you prefer? Maybe “that color makes your eyes more noticeable.”
I use the phrase “pop of color” to describe a vibrant clothing accessory or a throw pillow, etc.0 -
your_future_ex_wife wrote: »Describing something as making some other thing "pop".
Every time I hear that a colour makes someone's eyes pop, I get a mental image like this
Ewwwwww
What would you prefer? Maybe “that color makes your eyes more noticeable.”
I use the phrase “pop of color” to describe a vibrant clothing accessory or a throw pillow, etc.
I dunno, whatever we used to say before some fashion designer on TLC started saying "pop"
Something like, that sweater really picks up the colour of your eyes, or that's a very flattering shade.
My association with pop is a short form for popular (like "pop music", yeah I'm old) or a fizzy beverage or bursting something, so it just sounds weird to me. I'd probably say a dash of colour.1 -
I like dash! I may try using zing and seeing how it’s received.your_future_ex_wife wrote: »Describing something as making some other thing "pop".
Every time I hear that a colour makes someone's eyes pop, I get a mental image like this
Ewwwwww
What would you prefer? Maybe “that color makes your eyes more noticeable.”
I use the phrase “pop of color” to describe a vibrant clothing accessory or a throw pillow, etc.
I dunno, whatever we used to say before some fashion designer on TLC started saying "pop" Something like, that sweater really picks up the colour of your eyes, or that's a very flattering shade.
My association with pop is a short form for popular (like "pop music", yeah I'm old) or a fizzy beverage or bursting something, so it just sounds weird to me. I'd probably say a dash of colour.
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your_future_ex_wife wrote: »
I like dash! I may try using zing and seeing how it’s received.your_future_ex_wife wrote: »Describing something as making some other thing "pop".
Every time I hear that a colour makes someone's eyes pop, I get a mental image like this
Ewwwwww
What would you prefer? Maybe “that color makes your eyes more noticeable.”
I use the phrase “pop of color” to describe a vibrant clothing accessory or a throw pillow, etc.
I dunno, whatever we used to say before some fashion designer on TLC started saying "pop" Something like, that sweater really picks up the colour of your eyes, or that's a very flattering shade.
My association with pop is a short form for popular (like "pop music", yeah I'm old) or a fizzy beverage or bursting something, so it just sounds weird to me. I'd probably say a dash of colour.
I'm pretty sure I might be the only person who cringes at the pop thing, and I'm kinda clueless about both fashion and interior design, so take my opinion for what it's worth
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_Paparazzi_ wrote: »" Did you get my email "
OMG especially when they just sent the email two seconds ago and then ask this.3 -
Asking for a friend..5
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" Elephant in the room "1
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Any of my ex husband's catch phrases.1
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"You look like a totally different person now. You look great!" Maybe an oversensitivity, but dang.... was I so monstrous before?! That is the first thought that runs into my head when that is said to me.2
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We need to talk2
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laprimaJenny wrote: »“We’re pregnant!”
- No, one of you is pregnant and the other is simply expecting a baby soon.
Hahah!! Yea!1 -
“Literally” used out of context5
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Tankiscool wrote: »_Paparazzi_ wrote: »" Did you get my email "
OMG especially when they just sent the email two seconds ago and then ask this.
Definitely. I have 2 coworkers who do this to me and they will make it to my office by the same time their email arrives in my inbox. Then they'll stand there near my desk while I read the email. We could read it together I guess, and discuss.
It doesn't bug me all that much, but I don't get it. Why wouldn't they just email me and wait the 5 minutes it usually takes me to reply? Or just come straight to my office and tell/ask me whatever it is without the email step. To be fair, these coworkers are both in their early thirties, just in case anyone assumes they're "old and don't get it".2 -
seltzermint555 wrote: »Tankiscool wrote: »_Paparazzi_ wrote: »" Did you get my email "
OMG especially when they just sent the email two seconds ago and then ask this.
Definitely. I have 2 coworkers who do this to me and they will make it to my office by the same time their email arrives in my inbox. Then they'll stand there near my desk while I read the email. We could read it together I guess, and discuss.
It doesn't bug me all that much, but I don't get it. Why wouldn't they just email me and wait the 5 minutes it usually takes me to reply? Or just come straight to my office and tell/ask me whatever it is without the email step. To be fair, these coworkers are both in their early thirties, just in case anyone assumes they're "old and don't get it".
In your case, I bet it’s just that they like talking to you.
I do this to people who have a habit of not responding. The reason for the intermediate email step is cya. - there is now a record that I did communicate with him/her.
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"Not for nothing...". WTF does that even mean?
This is specific to my husband, but when he's second guessing himself he always says, "You know what I shoulda did?".
Oh, I don't know. Speak properly? 2 -
"You know what I mean?" or "You know what I'm saying"
I hate when people say either of these especially when they say them over and over during a conversation. Give me time to listen to see if I understand where you're going. Don't ask "you know what I'm saying?" at the end of every sentence! That drives me crazy and guarantees that I have stopped listening to you.9 -
Anything repeated over and over in a conversation...ugh...2
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Anyone doing keto?
Let's do this.6 -
"Nice guys finish last" (stupid excuse for your poor choices in women. Now you're bitter and taking it out on me cuz I am not interested....)
"If it was meant to be, it will be" (um.... so I just sit on my *kitten* and things will just happen?)
"It's ok, you'll find someone." (I wasn't worried......)
"Well if it makes you feel any better...." (usually followed by something bad that happened to that person, to switch focus from your issue to that person. Why would something bad happening to you, make me feel better!?!?)3 -
"Are we there yet "1
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Yeet. What the heck does that mean?
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"so where do we stand"4
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What does that even mean?1
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What are you trying to say?1
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"what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"
no actually it could maim you and leave you paralyzed for life not stronger.3 -
"you look great, you can skip the gym today"
no,I don't go to the gym to look good I go so I don't punch people, like you8
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