minus-square@superweeniehutjrslink30•3 months agoMy go-to staying is “we’ll burn that bridge when we get to it”
minus-squareRadioactive ButtholelinkfedilinkEnglish4•3 months agoMe too! Most people don’t get it, which is unfortunate. I’m glad to know there are others out there.
minus-square@Agent641link2•3 months agoNo, it’s a portmanteau of “Don’t burn your bridges” (because you might need to retreat over them) and “Cross that bridge when we come to it” (worry about it later)
minus-squareMaven (famous)linkfedilink1•2 months agoIt’s a malaphor :D not a portmanteau! I love malaphors so much and they make me smile
My go-to staying is “we’ll burn that bridge when we get to it”
Me too! Most people don’t get it, which is unfortunate. I’m glad to know there are others out there.
Is that a reference to a movie or something?
No, it’s a portmanteau of “Don’t burn your bridges” (because you might need to retreat over them) and “Cross that bridge when we come to it” (worry about it later)
It’s a malaphor :D not a portmanteau!
I love malaphors so much and they make me smile
Same, dude