Phrases.Sitting in a recent meeting here at work, I heard someone say "It is what it is."I nodded my head, but I was REALLY thinking, "So, what is it?" I know what the phrase means, it just sounds silly.Another one that has been used quite a bit, especially recently, is "That's how I roll." I've even caught myself saying it, but I'm not sure why I felt the need to tell someone how I travel when I'm in my car. Isn't it the same for all of us?I've been known to have a few crutch phrases, ones that I often catch myself using. Five come to mind:Long story shortWinner winner, chicken dinnerAs a matter of factTo tell the truthOkie Dokie, ArtichokeeMy husband has his phrase whittled down to one word. He says 'seriously' way more than we tell the kids to use their indoor voices in a day. In fact, I'm certain he says 'seriously' every fourth word during a conversation.Seriously.So, there you have it...the phrases we can't get out of our heads.What's yours?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
You Don't Say?
Phrases.Sitting in a recent meeting here at work, I heard someone say "It is what it is."I nodded my head, but I was REALLY thinking, "So, what is it?" I know what the phrase means, it just sounds silly.Another one that has been used quite a bit, especially recently, is "That's how I roll." I've even caught myself saying it, but I'm not sure why I felt the need to tell someone how I travel when I'm in my car. Isn't it the same for all of us?I've been known to have a few crutch phrases, ones that I often catch myself using. Five come to mind:Long story shortWinner winner, chicken dinnerAs a matter of factTo tell the truthOkie Dokie, ArtichokeeMy husband has his phrase whittled down to one word. He says 'seriously' way more than we tell the kids to use their indoor voices in a day. In fact, I'm certain he says 'seriously' every fourth word during a conversation.Seriously.So, there you have it...the phrases we can't get out of our heads.What's yours?
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I catch myslef saying "cool beans" all the time. I don't even LIKE beans, let alone think they are anywhere near "cool".
My husband always reminds me what a nerd I am, EVERY time I say it. :)
I have been known to use "sneak-a-dee sneak sneak".
Don't ask the question that you don't want to know the answers to.
This is the phrase that comes to mind when my husband and son return from working in the woods in Michigan, or in the garage with the saws and wood,etc.
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