Every time I hear someone say ‘eh’ in a questioning tone or to mean ‘um actually’ I lose my shit. Or even just to play something down.

Like I literally come to hate the person instantly. Its a very strong feeling on a very small sound.

Instant downvotes if I see it on Lemmy too. HATE IT.

How about all y’all?

  • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
    22·
    7 days ago

    Any turn of phrase which is stated incorrectly. Eg.

    • case and point
    • doggie dog world
    • at your beckon call
    • they’re on tender hooks
    • should tie you over
    • it’s a mute point
    • calliope@retrolemmy.com
      12·
      7 days ago

      “They didn’t do their diligence on that one”

      “The gig is up”

      Both from a podcast I listened to. I’m still not sure if they ever learned.

    • AquaTofana@lemmy.world
      7·
      6 days ago

      I know what all of these are supposed to be except the tender hooks one. I’ve said it aloud and it’s driving me crazy because I can NOT figure it out.

      Is it a regional one maybe? I’m from the US so maybe it’s one from elsewhere in the world? I bet I’m going to feel like a real dumb dumb when I figure out the answer and it’s hella obvious lmao.

      Edit: Googled it and figured out that it’s actually “tenterhooks” and just basically means that someone is uneasy. I’ve never heard that phrase in my life. Kinda dope that I learned a new phrase today!

      • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
        3·
        6 days ago

        Yes, tenterhooks are used to stretch and stress fabric.

        I imagine tenderhooks, if they existed, would probably be to tenderize meat or something. If they existed.

    • Geldaran@lemmy.world
      2·
      6 days ago

      This really my wife’s story, but: Person: “That really bottles my mind!” My Wife: “You mean ‘boggles’ my mind?” Person: “No, its Bottle.” Ooookay.