Phrases that bother you/don't make any sense

[Los Feliz Slim]

What are some common phrases (or metaphors or cliches) that bother or confuse you?

For instance, people will often say "it's like comparing apples and oranges" to indicate that two things are so different that they can't be compared to one another. But, it seems to me, that apples and oranges are very much alike - they're both round, fruit, healthy, bought in supermarkets, etc. They're more alike than the two things being compared 100% of the time.

What else?

[tbach24]

"I could care less"

People are just so dumb

[Toro]

"That's the least I can do" when they really mean that's the most they can do.

[jakethebake]

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"I could care less"

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These are the same idiots that say "irregardless".

[twang]

I agree.



/twang

[Thythe]

"It's always in the last place you look."

Of course it is...unless you're stupid enough to keep looking after you found it.

[Thythe]

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These are the same idiots that say "irregardless".

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While I don't make a habit of saying this word, apparently it is actually a word. Taken from m-w.com:

Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

[Jordan Olsommer]

twang.

I'm (nearly) speechless.

That picture is a beautiful, beautiful contribution to society.

I have always been looking for a way to explain that to people who apparently couldn't think less. Now I have it.

Thank you, good sir.

[jakethebake]

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While I don't make a habit of saying this word, apparently it is actually a word. Taken from m-w.com:

Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

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It another of those words that enough idiots have used that finally some other idiot decided it should be in the dictionary.

[Rhone]

I can't stand "good to go." No particular reason, it just annoys me.