Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans Tucker
"What does not kill you makes you stronger"
I consider more a comic line that words of wisdom.
I work for the Department of Defence on Army projects ... a common line they use which I absolutely loath ... "It is what it is"  |
Yes Hans, I've had
that response too.......
many times, usually along the following lines
Me: Are you sure that measurement is correct?
Metrologist: It is what it is
The one that amused me the most in miltary/defence circles was ......
"fitted FOR, but NOT WITH"
One that's become too prominent for it's own good to the extent that it makes me smile (sometimes laugh inside) is the phrase (filler)
"At the end of the day..."
Another one whilst not a phrase, but a construct that I would like to add is the recent tendency, perhaps within the last 5 years, for starting a response with the word,
so. Depending on how it's used, it can sometimes come across as condescension.
Best
JA