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Tapirman | 23:09 Mon 22nd Dec 2003 | Phrases & Sayings
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Do you think this phrase is overused by people who don't even know it's meaning?
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Depends what they think it means! I would imagine that most folk understand since it's pretty straightforward. Or do you have an alternative meaning?
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I suppose I was suggesting that like many cliches, people regurgitate it without even momentarily pausing to consider what they're actually saying. Sorry, not wishing to start a discussion or anything.

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