What Phrases or Words Irritate You?

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  1. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Measure thrice.
     
  2. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Then, which of the three do I use?
     
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  3. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    "Trust me."
     
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  4. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    An average?

    Just kidding. If one has measured correctly, a second measurement should match exactly.
     
  5. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    "Any who"

    My oldest son uses this periodically ..... I tell him he sounds like an idiot that lives in Whoville.

    :shocked029:
     
  6. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    "human capital"
     
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  7. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    "merch" and "vacay"
     
  8. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    And there is the problem. I’m not very good at measuring and that advice hasn’t helped me to improve my skills.
     
  9. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    I'll come at that from a Christian perspective. We believe anything and all we have are from God. When we say someone is gifted, we are recognizing God at work in their life, giving glory to Him, and them being a willing vessel for God to use and work through.
     
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  10. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Okay, I'll go there.

    Believe it or not, I too am coming at it from the same perspective--that is, a true gift demands a Giver. Which is precisely why I dislike the common, vaguely religious and careless usage.

    Think of all the uncomfortable questions it raise about God, if taken literally. Consider not only those who are purportedly gifted (ex., "gifted" students vs non-gifted or special ed ones...a very thorny issue to bring God into) but also those widely said to be "gifted," many of whom publicly thank Him for their "gifts."

    What do all such gifts appear to be?

    An attractive outward appearance, judged by worldly standards. Perfect musical pitch or rhythm. Athletic reflexes. Commanding height. Physical strength and speed. High IQ. Ability to lead. Even just being born into influence and money.

    All these, and more, have been sloppily referred to as belonging to "the gifted," implying (blasphemously, I'm convinced) that all are granted to them by God Himself.

    Just take a look at reactions to the recent Superbowl, for example, both game and halftime. They're said to be gifted.

    From a righteous, holy God? mmmmm...no.

    Further...what does that say to all those who have NOT received such worldly blessings that God allegedly lavished upon a relative few? What would they think HE thinks of them? People who sometimes have literally nothing positive to claim? If they buy into the lie of worldly giftings, what will they think of Him who (His word says more than once) "is NOT a respecter of persons"?

    That's why I prefer the far more neutral naturally talented, skilled, or even fortunate over a loaded term like "gifted."
     
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  11. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    What do you typically use to measure with?
     
  12. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Depends what I’m measuring- ruler or tape measure most likely
     
  13. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Last year I found what I thought was a pocketwatch. Turns out it's a little roller measuring device, for maps probably, but could be used for pretty much anything flat. Handheld version of the big ones used to measure driveways and such. Anyway, you might be able to find one that works pretty cheap. What few times I've used mine, it has been extremely accurate and impossible to get wrong.
     
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  14. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    I’ll have to look for one.
     
  15. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    I'll send you mine if you can't find one. It's just sitting in a box.
     
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  16. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I was never able to understand "As It Were". My sister has been saying that a lot, for the same reason she always says new things-because she doesn't want to be left out.
     
  17. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I agree on "vacay", but not familiar on "merch".
     
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  18. MacDaDad

    MacDaDad Well-Known Member

    "Have a good rest of your day". Forgive me but this has to be one of the silliest phrases I've heard. Yo? :D
     
  19. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Right....we need to be extra careful with that one.
     
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  20. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Yes...how was the BEGINNING of the person's day?
     
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