In English, I like 'Different strokes for different folks'... but what words do you find on your lips more often than not'?
2007-04-13 00:50:37 · 20 answers · asked by Buzzard 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Better safe than sorry .."
i often tell people to be good ..if you can't be good ..be careful!!!
what's your's ??
2007-04-13 01:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by doe_eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite is:
We see the world not as it is, but as WE are.
It means that regardless of what happens to or around us in life, how we percieve it (both it's meaning, and effect) is a reflection of who we are. For example, if you are convinced the world is racist, you will perceive more racism in the events that happen around you, whether they are indeed racist, or not.
I like it because it challenges us to be careful about the judgements we make about things, or at least understand that other points of view are valid.
2007-04-13 01:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by LT Dan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have this boss who is an emotional cripple. Whenever he stresses out about a deadline, he sounds like a (very poorly written) self-help book - he spouts these trite expressions to calm himself down. One of his favorites is, "It is what it is." No, really, Bob?
It used to drive me crazy, but I've taken control of it now. I am no longer driven to a state of fury when he says it - I just repeat it right back. It's oddly soothing.
2007-04-13 00:57:40 · answer #3 · answered by TheOrange Evil 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter and her friend have just informed me that my favourite saying is " that's a pound". I say it every time anyone asks me for something. I can't help it, i am just an annoying old bag!
2007-04-13 01:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Experience is a tough teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson later.
2007-04-13 01:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat the elephant a slice at a time.
2007-04-13 00:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
In Welsh.."Y sawl a fu a wyr y fan." My mother says it.. Very poignant
2007-04-13 02:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is "smile early in the day and get it over with".
2007-04-13 01:17:01 · answer #8 · answered by catfish 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Collect a few sticks,
build a bridge,
and........get over it!
2007-04-14 14:02:26 · answer #9 · answered by renclrk 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
f u c k off is mine. and most of the English speaking world
2007-04-13 01:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am always saying get a life.Think its habit
2007-04-13 00:54:57 · answer #11 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋