• @LovableSidekick
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      29 days ago

      So do “based on” and “based off” now. I can’t figure where “based off” came from or why we need it. A base has always been something you put things on. Things sit ON a base. They’re based ON it. Don’t get me started. Ok, too late… sorry.

    • @MycelialMass
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      529 days ago

      Disagree, to me ‘down’ implies youre open to chill events (i.e. sitting down) whereas ‘up’ youre open to more active events. But thats me.

      • @[email protected]
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        529 days ago

        I don’t think that’s a universally recognized distinction, but the more you use it that way and spread it around it could be one day soon.

        Language is weird.

    • @SkunkWorkz
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      228 days ago

      Same with “drive down the street” or “drive up the street”