One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • Lvxferre
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    3 months ago

    “To be honest” is mostly used in two situations:

    • to warn the listener that they might not like what they’re going to hear; e.g. “to be honest your lasagna is a bit too salty”
    • to highlight an apparent contradiction; e.g. “I like lasagna, but to be honest I’d rather eat pierogi today.”

    It should almost never be interpreted literally.