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What's a phrase you misinterpreted the meaning of for the longest time? (discuss.tchncs.de)
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I've seen people using "that's what she said" in a very serious setting, as a way to say "good point/touché". They had no idea it was from the Office.

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[-] Skyline969@lemmy.ca 15 points 4 months ago

For the longest time I thought “limp wristed” meant ineffective, like if you were to hold something with a limp wrist you were more liable to drop it.

That was a fun day at work when I found out what it actually meant… after using the term in the middle of a meeting to describe a vendor’s poor performance.

[-] Sergio@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 months ago

Same with using the phrase "raw-dogging" (I think there was a cartoon about it.)

[-] rando895@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 4 months ago

My father in law kept using "raw-dogging it" when we last moved. For example:

Should we strap down the couch? Nah, just raw dog it.

[-] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 1 points 4 months ago

So, which of our VP's kids did you marry?

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