Trite expressions on the forum

November 22, 2019, 11:17 PM

P220 Smudge

quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
"Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."

“Beaten like a rented mule” on page two. I got “two birds with one stone” here.

quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
I'll also add "Wallah". I mean, using voila is trite and annoying as well (especially in text), but if you feel you absolutely must use it, at least learn what the damn word is first!

Yep. Also, “Viola!” That’s a stringed instrument, folks. It’s not an expression.

November 23, 2019, 12:35 AM

PorterN

The guns more accurate than i am.

To be honest, ive probably said most of these once or twice. But be a member of any community long enough, and recycling of phrases is bound to be seen. Its also pretty fascinating to watch the trends of other people’s and other group’s speech pattern and word or phrase usage.

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While you may be able to get away with bottom shelf whiskey, stay the hell away from bottom shelf tequila. - FishOn

November 23, 2019, 02:32 AM

Nuclear

Buy once, cry once.

For the love of God, learn to express yourself!

November 23, 2019, 06:06 AM

12131

quote:
Originally posted by PorterN:
The guns more accurate than i am.

To be honest, ive probably said most of these once or twice. But be a member of any community long enough, and recycling of phrases is bound to be seen. Its also pretty fascinating to watch the trends of other people’s and other group’s speech pattern and word or phrase usage.

November 23, 2019, 08:35 AM

BigSwede

^^^^ That and " truthfully" to me it insinuates that you aren't speaking the truth at other times

November 23, 2019, 08:52 AM

urbanwarrior238

Say What?

November 23, 2019, 01:19 PM

bendable

whats the best ______________?

the term rarely ever apply s too their thread.

usually goes like this after 14 replys in five days.

this one is too orange,
thats too expensive

Thats not made in America

I don't do pay pal.

they don't ship over night.

thats too heavy
thats too light

that does not match my shoes

blah , blah, blah, blah, blah,

if people don't put criteria in the o.p. , I don't even bother anymore

November 23, 2019, 01:25 PM

jljones

Man, I’m glad to see that “gubbermint” annoys more people than just me.

November 23, 2019, 01:39 PM

arfmel

“Hive mind”
“White courtesy phone”

November 23, 2019, 02:14 PM

sigmonkey

BINGO!!!

(just hit the last "square" on my SIGforum coverall Trite Expression BINGO card)

Since it's a Stupid Game, I expect a Stupid Prize.

November 23, 2019, 06:26 PM

NK402

In a gun review.."It has everything you need and nothing you don't."

November 25, 2019, 01:09 AM

Jager

It's "gubmint", damnit.

November 25, 2019, 02:45 AM

1lowlife

GFYM.................

Just sayin'...

November 25, 2019, 05:01 AM

V-Tail

Tack hammer

Rotation (as in “carry rotation “).

November 25, 2019, 05:43 AM

Bassamatic

Good grief. Every single word in my vocabulary has been put out here to dry.

November 25, 2019, 05:54 AM

Fredward

Sheeple. Or the wolf/sheep/sheepdog thing.

November 25, 2019, 07:12 AM

trapper189

quote:
Originally posted by bendable:
whats the best ______________?

the term rarely ever apply s too their thread.

usually goes like this after 14 replys in five days.

this one is too orange,
thats too expensive

Thats not made in America

I don't do pay pal.

they don't ship over night.

thats too heavy
thats too light

that does not match my shoes

blah , blah, blah, blah, blah,

if people don't put criteria in the o.p. , I don't even bother anymore

I know, right?

But even with criteria, people don't pay attention. Poster says he wants to spend under $1,000 and replies come in that you can get a $6,000 widget for $3,000 on craigslist.

November 25, 2019, 10:48 AM

BigSwede

quote:
Originally posted by jljones:
Man, I’m glad to see that “gubbermint” annoys more people than just me.

Quite fond of Gooberment myself