Misunderstood Words or Phrases (quote, similar)

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by Gerania

Whew. I was wondering if she'd been an abused child.

I might add that, to the best of my knowledge, she wasn't a masochist.
And, because I'm not a masochist, I decided that the relationship wasn't for me.

[bjh]

to 'air' is human, you got that right

[KathrynAragon]

"In like Flint."

No - it's "In like Flynn." I realize there was a movie titled "In Like Flint" in the 1960s but that was a play on words. Most people who say "In like Flint" have never watched the movie and don't realize that the term is really "In like Flynn."

Urban Dictionary: In like Flint


Another misspoken phrase is "white on rye." Now - what exactly does that mean? Nothing. What the person should be saying is "white on rice." As in, "I'll be all over you like white on rice if you don't stop smacking that gum."

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by kathrynaragon

"in like flint."

no - it's "in like flynn."

Yup!
Errol Flynn's sexual escapades were legendary, and this is almost surely where the phrase originated.



another misspoken phrase is "white on rye." now - what exactly does that mean?

Hmmm...That definitely sounds like something that should be avoided if one is on a low-carbohydrate diet!

[Gerania]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

"In like Flint."

No - it's "In like Flynn." I realize there was a movie titled "In Like Flint" in the 1960s but that was a play on words. Most people who say "In like Flint" have never watched the movie and don't realize that the term is really "In like Flynn."

Urban Dictionary: In like Flint


Another misspoken phrase is "white on rye." Now - what exactly does that mean? Nothing. What the person should be saying is "white on rice." As in, "I'll be all over you like white on rice if you don't stop smacking that gum."

Young people. What are you going to do with them? Can't live with them, can't live without them.

[bjh]

"put someone on a pedi stool"

Give them a pedi before putting them on a pedestal?

[old_cold]

When you are seeking to best, don't try looking for the "crim dela crim "

[RogueMom]

In my area, I see a prevalence of instances where the "ed" is left off of words and it drives me absolutely crazy. I often hear the phrase "old fashion" and even saw it in the local newspaper, when they mean old fashioned, and recently saw "offering Stuff Crust Pizza" on a pizza sign. Of course, this is also an area where "Wal-mart" is frequently called "Wal-marts" so...

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by RogueMom

In my area, I see a prevalence of instances where the "ed" is left off of words and it drives me absolutely crazy.

It drives me crazy, too. It's especially common on menus at Asian restaurants. "Stir-fry" vegetables, for instance, can be found on most every menu.

[Setchel]

Am I the only one who hates how people say some numbers?
For instance, 537.
Five hundred thirty seven.
But there are people who throw an "and" in there.
Five hundred and thirty seven.

Throws me off because I picture 500.37 when someone says it the second way.