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?

  • @BigPotato
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    136 months ago

    That’s why I prefer “to be frank” or “to be blunt.” Same implication but without that possibility.

    • @ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net
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      66 months ago

      “to be frank” or “to be blunt”

      Oh so you’re such a dishonest person you’ll change your name to Frank or Blunt midway? Unbelievable.

      • @BigPotato
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        16 months ago

        You never watched Everybody Loves Raymond? Frank told the truth about… Most things at least. I just channel that.

    • @netvor
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      6 months ago

      Stand-up meeting: “to be frank, Frank is starting his holiday in Frankfurt next week so…”