Sayings That Bother You

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by jayswin

"Let's take this offline" often translates to "I've been challenged and am in over my head with dozens of people listening so I'll make it sound like I'm professionally deciding this isn't the place and we shouldn't waste everyone's time".

In my company, it usually translates to "holy crap. There are a dozen people in this room and none of us cares about your side discussion."

[Stormageddon]

Using the word porn when it makes no sense. Such as naming a bunch of pictures of food "Food porn". Or a bunch of poems "Word porn"

[Looch City]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

"Fair enough"

I've noticed a lot of younger people say it, and seems to manifest itself as the phrase of choice for those unable to think critically on their feet or in people with no personality or spark of creativity.

Haha I use that to get out of an argument I don't want to be in. "Yeah sure, fair enough, yup agreed good kbye".

[DoubleF]

"Meh"

It's pretty much the new "whatever".

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by snootchiebootchies

Using the word "literally", when they mean "figuratively", or "metaphorically"

The shortening of words or sayings that were already irksome (e.g., "LOL", "whatevs", "totes", "obvi", "presh", "YOLO")

Just so you know....
1
: in a literal sense or manner: such as
a : in a way that uses the ordinary or primary meaning of a term or expression He took the remark literally. a word that can be used both literally and figuratively
b —used to emphasize the truth and accuracy of a statement or description The party was attended by literally hundreds of people.
c : with exact equivalence : with the meaning of each individual word given exactly The term “Mardi Gras” literally means “Fat Tuesday” in French.
d : in a completely accurate way a story that is basically true even if not literally true
2
: in effect : virtually —used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible
will literally turn the world upside down to combat cruelty or injustice — Norman Cousins

The use of "literally" that you hate so much is actually now a correct use of the word.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by mrkajz44

"Let's take this offline"

I swear I hear that phrase at least once every conference call. The only helpful use of this phrase is for me to identify people who are likely not good at their jobs so they use buzz words and phrases to look better. I don't even really understand it, as I would never say I was "online" when I was just on the phone.

As referenced by another poster, "Let's take this offline" is used when you are having a side discussion between two people in a conference call where 90% of the people are just listening to a bunch of garbage they don't care about. Call a separate meeting with the right audience or literally "Take it offline" because the discussion is of no relevance to majority of the group.

[Since1984]

Now that I got a few things off my chest, the saying I hate the most is

"Now that I got that off my chest"....

[GGG]

And something I learned recently after having this gear grinder for ever was that this isn't a recent change.

The word literally has always meant figuratively and its usage goes back into the 1900s. I don't have the link though.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by BeltlineFan

....
"There's a stall in the right hand lane" is exactly the same as a stall in the right lane.

Not really. Right has multiple meanings while right-hand is specific. If you say stall in the right-hand lane I know exactly what you mean.

[GGG]

Originally Posted by Since1984

As referenced by another poster, "Let's take this offline" is used when you are having a side discussion between two people in a conference call where 90% of the people are just listening to a bunch of garbage they don't care about. Call a separate meeting with the right audience or literally "Take it offline" because the discussion is of no relevance to majority of the group.

Or when someone is being an idiot so instead of throwing them under the bus in front of everyone and embarrassing them you talk to them later.

[DuffMan]

easy peasy

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by DuffMan

easy peasy

lemon squeezy

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Stormageddon

Using the word porn when it makes no sense. Such as naming a bunch of pictures of food "Food porn". Or a bunch of poems "Word porn"

Can I add people who describe themselves as "foodies"?

It isn't a thing. Pretty much everyone enjoys food. There is no special skills or training involved either. You literally just have to say you like food. You don't even have to be able to cook!

[mrkajz44]

Originally Posted by Since1984

As referenced by another poster, "Let's take this offline" is used when you are having a side discussion between two people in a conference call where 90% of the people are just listening to a bunch of garbage they don't care about. Call a separate meeting with the right audience or literally "Take it offline" because the discussion is of no relevance to majority of the group.

Originally Posted by GGG

Or when someone is being an idiot so instead of throwing them under the bus in front of everyone and embarrassing them you talk to them later.

Oh, I'm aware of the multiple meanings of the phrase. I just think it sounds so stupid. Just use normal words "hey, let's chat about this later on our own" "okay, we are getting sidetracked, let's discuss this separately later", "I don't know the answer off the top of my head, I'll get back to you directly afterwards", etc.

I just feel like people use that to sound smart, when I think it just makes you sound like an idiot that can't use normal English.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by mrkajz44

Oh, I'm aware of the multiple meanings of the phrase. I just think it sounds so stupid. Just use normal words "hey, let's chat about this later on our own" "okay, we are getting sidetracked, let's discuss this separately later", "I don't know the answer off the top of my head, I'll get back to you directly afterwards", etc.

I just feel like people use that to sound smart, when I think it just makes you sound like an idiot that can't use normal English.

All of which are longer to say than "lets take this offline" which is actually perfectly good normal English. Unless of course you use it in person in a meeting room, if you are online in a conference call, I would assume this would be the most regular English you could use, no?

[chemgear]

Irregardless, <insert literally anything else here because by this point you have already lost my attention and you have already lost all credibility in my eyes>.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Since1984

All of which are longer to say than "lets take this offline" which is actually perfectly good normal English. Unless of course you use it in person in a meeting room, if you are online in a conference call, I would assume this would be the most regular English you could use, no?

Can you guys take this discussion offline? No one's interested in here anymore.

[Brendone]

About to start hearing it a lot with training camp coming up.

"Cup of coffee"

Such a stupid arbitrary activity to associate with getting a few games.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Since1984

lemon squeezy

Japanesy

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Cycling76er

Hacking usually means using various parts to make something work. Like hacking bits of code together in ways they were not intended to be used. Cracking is more what you're describing and clearly doesn't apply to food or quality of life situations. So, lifehack is a perfectly acceptable term when thought of in the context they are presented in; using disparate items or systems in unintended ways with the goal of improving or facilitating ones daily life.

Oh I get the intent, for sure. It just sounds so dumb to me