Stupid Phrases

[mudsticks]

You can't break an egg without making an omelette.
Actually this is my own. It has annoyed some people though.

It is a bit annoying, cos it's not true.
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I'm having two, whole, unbroken fried eggs for my lunch in fact .
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But It's OK, I'm over it now

 

[lazybloke]

"That's a good question"

Often uttered by politicians who have no intention of answering.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Everyone is special

 

[Punkawallah]

But some are more special than others?

 

[Threevok]

Everyone is different

Some of us aren't you know

 

[kayakerles]

Standard response round here is that you're only allowed to "Reach Out" if you're a currently serving member of The Four Tops..

Perhaps, but in 1968 we had another good "Reach Out" over here... Reach Out in the Darkness...
Reach Out in the Darkness (1968). It's a classic over here. (showing my age, of course)

 

[purpan]

I'm discussing the meaning of the word 'serving' when it precedes 'police officer'. It's called context. HTH.

It’s ironic that the phrases « serving police officer » and « serving time » can so often be combined.

 

[mudsticks]

Perhaps, but in 1968 we had another good "Reach Out" over here... Reach Out in the Darkness...
Reach Out in the Darkness (1968). It's a classic over here. (showing my age, of course)

Umm yeah, I've heard that one before too, is not bad .

But tbh it doesn't have quite the same 'belt it out at full volume, as you go about the chores' quality as The Four Tops version...

 

[Drago]

How come 'reach out' has become so common it's in daily use, but 'reacharound' is almost never heard?

 

[mudsticks]

How come 'reach out' has become so common it's in daily use, but 'reacharound' is almost never heard?

Why not give it a try next time you're out with 'the lads'

 

[Drago]

Why not give it a try next time you're out with 'the lads'

Whatever turns you on (said in an implausibly deep voice).

 

[mudsticks]

Whatever turns you on (said in an implausibly deep voice).

It wasn't me that suggested it.

I was just pointing out potential avenues for your own research.

Delivered in my usual Celia Johnson cut glass intonation ...

 

[Drago]

I think I may let the more adventurous souls report back to me on that one.

 

[mudsticks]

I think I may let the more adventurous souls report back to me on that one.

Ha !! After all that 'BIG TALK'

Turns out .

Cowardy custard..

 

[DRM]

Standard response round here is that you're only allowed to "Reach Out" if you're a currently serving member of The Four Tops..

Is Diana Ross allowed to reach out, as long as she touches someone’s hand?