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"this and that" phrase I'm tired of.

qualitygal — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:08:12 GMT

Trying to get my husband to stop saying that. It drives me up the wall. Short drive. But details on what that refers to would be more helpful. Don't know if he can't think of the words he wants, but it's usually not enough info to understand what he's talking about.

Getting old is such fun. Yes, I've asked him to not use the phrase, but now and then it pops up.

Do you have one you've heard that you find isn't helpful when trying to listen and understand something?

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Desertdi — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:23:46 GMT

I'll be back SOON

I'll take care of that SOON

I'll decide SOON

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BostonMommy — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:23:48 GMT

Good time for me to ask. What does "Pulled together" mean? They use it a lot with fashion shows.

qualitygal I have never heard of the phrase "This and That" Now that you wrote it I will hear it.

My dad used to say that they were "Just speculating" heard it all the time from him

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:30:29 GMT

When someone replies " whatever, " I could scream.

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millieshops — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:16:09 GMT

@BostonMommy Just yesterday I stopped at the local shop from which I buy most of my everyday clothes. I want either a tan or green pant exactly like the white pant I bought just recently. I came home with a bright tourguoise pant!

I put it on a hanger and went through my closet and dresser and pulled together tops, blouses and even a jacket to make outfits.

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rms1954 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:35:45 GMT

Well my husband pronounces certain street names incorreclty, and when I correct him I get "sorry." He continues to do it.

There are others but list would be too long. BUT, one thing he does is interrupt me mid-sentence and tells me "wait" and speaks his mind. Or he will finish my sentences for me.

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skatting44 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:40:07 GMT

the phrase " what not " or " At the end of the day " .

Years ago when I had someone reply to me " Whatever " , eventually the " whatever situation did occur to that person and it ended up being a near catastrophe . That person needed my help . I haven't heard a " whatever " phrase from that [erson since.

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MamaWick — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:43:20 GMT

My youngest sister used to say "so forth and such." I once asked her what the heck does that mean? She had no real answer and thankfully stopped saying it.

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Linda0215 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:46:46 GMT

"It is what it is". Ugh! I hate that!

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LindaSal — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:47:45 GMT

six of one, half dozen of the other.........seriously??

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:53:05 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I'll be back SOON
I'll take care of that SOON
I'll decide SOON

Soon means he/she doesn't have an exact date/time. I find this phrase acceptable.

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HisElk1 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:54:30 GMT

When having a conversation with someone or watching a show on TV, the other person begins with "to be honest with you" is tiresome for me.

Does that mean, when they don't say it they are lying? It just makes no sense to me.

I also agree with other posters about "it is what it is" and "whatever".

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:56:16 GMT

"Class Act"

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BostonMommy — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:03:46 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@BostonMommy Just yesterday I stopped at the local shop from which I buy most of my everyday clothes. I want either a tan or green pant exactly like the white pant I bought just recently. I came home with a bright tourguoise pant!
I put it on a hanger and went through my closet and dresser and pulled together tops, blouses and even a jacket to make outfits.

@millieshopsThank you. So I guess I've been doing things right

I love the color turquoise! It's a happy color

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River Song — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:12:30 GMT

@HisElk1 wrote:
When having a conversation with someone or watching a show on TV, the other person begins with "to be honest with you" is tiresome for me.

Starting with "to be honest with you" typically means what follows is a lie.

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Citrine1 — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:16:01 GMT

I say most of those phrases at one time or another. I must be really annoying!

To be honest with you, I guess I'm just not a class act. I do a little bit of this and that, but at the end of the day, I'm just not pulled together. Oh well, it is what it is. I've got to go do some housework and what not, but I'll be back soon. You don't really care if I come back? Whatever!

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mspatmac — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:48:48 GMT

I hate the superfluous "at"

Where is it AT

Where's the restaurant AT

What time are we going shopping AT

Drives me nuts.

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hckynutjohn — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:55:07 GMT

@qualitygal

You lost me. When does he say that, is it in response to any question, or something more specific? I don't remember ever using that phrase myself, and/or what it would be in response to.

Am I missing your point or did you leave something out? I ain't getting what you are putting down!

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Lucky Charm — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:55:14 GMT

....When someone answers a question with 'So, basically....'.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:20:31 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
I'll be back SOON
I'll take care of that SOON
I'll decide SOON

Pretty much the same as in a little while or in a while. A non-committal answer.