Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Share out. I’ve never heard this expression prior to moving to Vermont, so maybe it’s a New England thing. When I’m in a meeting and it’s my turn to report my findings, the meeting facilitator will usually say “Now it’s Johnny’s turn to share out the results of his evaluation.” It sounds dumb to me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Referring to the football as "the rock" has gotten so old and cliche to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 20 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Share out. I’ve never heard this expression prior to moving to Vermont, so maybe it’s a New England thing. When I’m in a meeting and it’s my turn to report my findings, the meeting facilitator will usually say “Now it’s Johnny’s turn to share out the results of his evaluation.” It sounds dumb to me. I've never heard it but I agree, it sounds dumb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomstone.Part.Duex Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Wheelhouse. and when someone says.. "Give him a call, on the phone" Good thing you said phone I was going to yell out the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4everNY Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 You know what I'm saying? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 8 hours ago, BillsPride12 said: Who says that? Lol Horrifically, my company's management. I die a little bit every time I hear it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4everNY Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 "Can I see your driver's license and registration?" "Do you know why I stopped you?" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Good Lord, Melvin! -my grandma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Jon in Pasadena said: Horrifically, my company's management. I die a little bit every time I hear it. Yeah that's horrible, don't think I've ever heard somebody use that phrase before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: Yeah that's horrible, don't think I've ever heard somebody use that phrase before Count yourself blessed. 4 hours ago, muppy said: you forgot one Tuco. How about "drop a dime" in the football vernacular. I have no idea where that thought began or exactly why it's called that. I always imagined it derived from the (very) old days when dropping a dime meant making a long distance phone call. So if the QB makes a long distance hookup with the WR, he dropped a dime. But I have a very vivid imagination, so it could have had a totally different origin,. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Jon in Pasadena said: Count yourself blessed. I always imagined it derived from the (very) old days when dropping a dime meant making a long distance phone call. So if the QB makes a long distance hookup with the WR, he dropped a dime. But I have a very vivid imagination, so it could have had a totally different origin,. this makes perfect sense.Great take thanks. I bet you are right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 mic drop cultural appropriation sick 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Jon in Pasadena said: Count yourself blessed. I always imagined it derived from the (very) old days when dropping a dime meant making a long distance phone call. So if the QB makes a long distance hookup with the WR, he dropped a dime. But I have a very vivid imagination, so it could have had a totally different origin,. Dropping or stacking dimes also refers to a nice weld job Dimes are 10s, 10 is a perfect score, etcetc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Ever had anyone end a request with "please and thank you"? Basically fighting words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 26 minutes ago, T&C said: Ever had anyone end a request with "please and thank you"? Basically fighting words... +1 Yeah... The guy working the McDonald's drive-thru at 4:30 in the morning. Really weird! First time I ever heard used that way... I was thinking about it, maybe some corporate thing they taught him. On PA at work... I will put my "pleases" first. Even if I throw in a thanks. Like "Thank you for your cooperation. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 When I say “excuse me,” to a stranger in a grocery store/any public place because I was briefly in their way or maybe had a near collision at the fault of no one … and their response is … ”You’re good.” Instantly raises my blood pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 21 minutes ago, Gugny said: When I say “excuse me,” to a stranger in a grocery store/any public place because I was briefly in their way or maybe had a near collision at the fault of no one … and their response is … ”You’re good.” Instantly raises my blood pressure. I don't care for that or " it's all good" or " no worries." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 6:48 PM, Augie said: “I could care less.” Think that one out! That version works only if you're adept at a sarcastic tone in your voice. You are quite correct that when delivered in all sincerity, it's contradictory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 17 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Good Lord, Melvin! -my grandma I’m just guessing, but I suspect she had good reason. 😋 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 14 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: +1 Yeah... The guy working the McDonald's drive-thru at 4:30 in the morning. Really weird! First time I ever heard used that way... I was thinking about it, maybe some corporate thing they taught him. On PA at work... I will put my "pleases" first. Even if I throw in a thanks. Like "Thank you for your cooperation. " So you get into a lot of fights on them locks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, T&C said: So you get into a lot of fights on them locks? Kinda. Unruly pleasure boaters are the worst. Drunk, high, and stupid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 37 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Kinda. Unruly pleasure boaters are the worst. Drunk, high, and stupid... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 running downhill, north south runner, stretching the field 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, nucci said: running downhill, north south runner, stretching the field The Bills have had plenty of those. Sometimes it has seemed like they lead the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in Pasadena Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 16 hours ago, GoBills808 said: Dropping or stacking dimes also refers to a nice weld job Dimes are 10s, 10 is a perfect score, etcetc I had totally forgotten about that welding term, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 “Smash or pass?” You see this phrase a lot on social media. They show a picture of some type of food and want to know if you’d eat it or not. I hate that saying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: “Smash or pass?” You see this phrase a lot on social media. They show a picture of some type of food and want to know if you’d eat it or not. I hate that saying. This made me think of “mash the button.” Huh? I had never heard that until I moved to the south and somebody wanted to press a button to select a floor on an elevator. I gave that a funny look the first few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4everNY Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 It's not rocket science. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Bills4everNY said: It's not rocket science. Rapidly supplanting that is "it's not rocket surgery", which should raise eyebrows, but doesn't a full 50% of the time. Lenny Bruce was correct...with usage, a phrase becomes trite. Not unlike my Seinfeld memes. 😁 Edited August 26, 2023 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 I don’t care if you are giving or getting, “I want a lawyer” is never anything you want to hear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Mindless corporate speak … “thinking out of the box”, “touch base” … 🤮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) conversational time-outs. Stalling. "if you ask me . . . " "in my opinion . . . " "personally . . . " "good question" "for what its worth . . . " ------------ "sooner than later" who removed "rather than?" Because this statement is tautological. And/or nonsensical (though i'm willing to admit this is probably pedantry. Since I do, in fact, know what you mean) Edited August 27, 2023 by maddenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) On 8/25/2023 at 6:17 PM, T&C said: Ever had anyone end a request with "please and thank you"? Basically fighting words... this is the workplace version of telling your child to "please wash the dishes." Its not really a request and we both know it. the adult version just rubs your nose in the fact that its not a request. but the rubbing is the fact that i can rub it right in your face, without pretending to be polite about it, and you will still do it. The adult version also kinda implies that the listener was being childish, forcing me to treat you as such. Because here, it means "i dont have time to debate it with you. especially since i dont have to." Edited August 27, 2023 by maddenboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 By far it's players screaming "Let's go." (Where are we going?) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) Any sentence that starts with "So" or "I mean", and any sentence that ends with "right"? Edited August 27, 2023 by BillnutinHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 When something doesn’t go the way a person expected. “That’s unacceptable” Deal with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, BringBackFergy said: When something doesn’t go the way a person expected. “That’s unacceptable” Deal with it. or a play is described as unbelievable when you just saw it happen. People who literally use the word literally all the time without literally knowing what it means. My head is gonna literally explode soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 1 hour ago, nucci said: or a play is described as unbelievable when you just saw it happen. People who literally use the word literally all the time without literally knowing what it means. My head is gonna literally explode soon. That kicked my memory over to 'awesome'. Christ feeding the masses on seven loaves of bread and a few small fish is 'awesome' territory. Chocolate jimmies on your ice cream doesn't come close to awesome. Get a thesaurus. 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 6:36 AM, T&C said: Cool beans Agreed. There is nothing cool about beans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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