[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

We can also hear the difference between hot and cold water from the sound it makes while being poured into a cup

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 5 points 7 hours ago

Unfortunately, we’re the only ones with true chins, but I still scratch my cat’s undermouth area and call it a chin.

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 30 points 8 hours ago

To be fair, he didn’t exactly have to go to dental school or anything

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

Then they might actually be Gen Z, lol

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 9 points 18 hours ago

All of them :/

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 10 points 19 hours ago

-oid is like -esque, in that it describes something that resembles the root word, without actually being it.

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

It’s also one of those self-selection things though :)

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 98 points 1 day ago

It stands for female humanoid and is exactly as dehumanizing as it sounds

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

I might be boring, but I would hate a climbing gym first date. It’s public and easy to leave, but requires certain clothing, involves weird contortions and angles, and I’d get red and sweaty af. I’m not especially femme (so no makeup problems), but that’s still a recipe for self consciousness for me.

Obviously if you float it beforehand and they accept, that’s great (and they’re probably more what you’re looking for), I would just not suggest that as an extension of a coffee date. I could see it going either way from your comment, so I just wanted to note it.

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 19 points 4 days ago

That’s why it’s done through email and not at checkout

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 110 points 4 weeks ago

But to answer your question, yes. If an unbiased translation is impossible (which it is), the solution is to have versions with as many contradictory biases as possible, so they hopefully cancel each other out.

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He writes insane things in all caps that are divisive, instead of hopeful. His products are overpriced, flimsy, and deceptive, instead of cost effective, long lasting, and simple (this isn’t an ad, this is probably not a comparison they’d invite, but I’m happy to reword this if it feels like too strong a recommendation). He takes the worst parts of religion and distorts them to suit his purposes, instead of using just the best parts of various religions and other writers to try and find a universal message.

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TIL to keep track of units (cdn.ebaumsworld.com)
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Upright Jerker (en.wikipedia.org)
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Basically a reverse gallows with a horrible name

The upright jerker was an execution method and device intermittently used in the United States during the 19th and early 20th century. Intended to replace hangings, the upright jerker did not see widespread use and was withdrawn from use by the 1930s.

[-] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 248 points 2 months ago

It’s completely wild that people drink cow hormone juice and then think that soy is affecting their hormones.

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