In every language and region of the world are different common idioms, phrases, actions and slang that are used all the time. If you really look further into some of these peculiar phrases or actions, you realize that they actually make no sense at all. Recently I’ve been thinking about things like this and have compiled a list of odd things and sayings I hear constantly or that I’m even guilty of doing/saying myself.
1. Saying knock-knock after they’ve already entered the room.
This is literally one of the most redundant things people do all too often. Even if I didn’t want you in the room you’ve already invited yourself in and saying knock-knock gives me even less warning than actually knocking and then entering. Also, that in itself doesn’t make sense either.
2. “It’s always the last place you look.”
Yes, the thing you are looking for is generally in the last place you looked because why would you continue to look after you’ve already found whatever it is?
3. Asking, “You think so?” after you just said what you think
I guess it’s just a reassurance mechanism, but unless I’m being sarcastic (which you would probably be able to tell), yes, I do think so, and that’s why I said it out loud in the first place.
4. “Needless to say...”
Then why are you saying it?
5. “Can I ask you a question?”
Now I just feel trapped. If you would’ve just asked the question out-right we still would’ve gotten to the same outcome without the awkwardness of me contemplating telling you that you can’t ask me a question or getting super anxious about what you need to ask me that you can’t just come right out and ask it.
6. “I could care less.”
The first problem with this is how commonly misused this phrase itself is. The proper usage is “I couldn’t care less.” If you could care less then you are implying that you actually do somewhat care considering you are literally saying that you could care less about the situation at hand.
7. “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.”
I think this is one of the most common saying that drives me absolutely bonkers. Why would you want a cake that you can’t eat?
8. “No use crying over spilled milk.”
While we’re talking food, this one also doesn’t make much sense to me. Probably because cake and milk go great together so if I can’t eat my cake and I’ve spilt my milk I really don’t have much to live for.
9. Describing something as “hot as hell” one day, but “cold as hell” the next
Well, which one is it? Is hell cold or hot? Unless hell experiences all four seasons then I guess both can be valid…never mind.
10. Pointing to your wrist while asking for the time
I know exactly where a watch is supposed to go, but I also completely understand what you mean by “what time is it?” without the unnecessary gesture. I know where my watch is. Where’s yours?
11. “Same difference.”
Wait…what?
12. Tearing apart the house for the remote.
The buttons are probably a lot closer, quicker and less challenging to find than sending out a search party for the remote.
13.“Stupid idiot.”
You’re right. Insult accepted.
Rant over.
