One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

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    4 months ago

    If "disagree with* can be interpreted as “irritates me”

    “Not gonna lie” “If I’m being honest” “To tell the truth” (older)

    Ugh.

    They’re such idiomatic crutches. Just fucking talk. Say what you’re gonna say. If you need an “um” just say that. Don’t waste my brain’s clock cycles interpreting those phrases only to realize they’re meaningless…