What English language expression do you like the most?

[glasgowcyclist]

Blatantly plagiarising @gavroche ’s idea, do you have a favourite expression you like to hear?

Most that come to my mind are barbed insults but I’m looking for more positive stuff.

I always liked one my mum would use when I’d been disappointed by how some situation had turned out: “What’s for you won’t go by you.”

 

[All uphill]

"Walk a mile in their shoes"

"Welcome stranger"

"Safe journey "

"I'm sorry for your loss"

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Not one I think I’ve ever used myself (obviously), but I do like to hear: “It’s my round.”

 

[dicko]

“Fancy a pint mate”?

 

[Sterlo]

Thank you! Not used nearly enough.

 

[Time Waster]

“It’s my round.”

I would accept your offer but I am working right now. Raincheck though??!!

PS I know I sometimes only see what I want to see but I do believe in this case that was all you posted.

 

[Chromatic]

'It is what it is'

 

[glasgowcyclist]

'It is what it is'

 

[Time Waster]

I quite like the phrase "on the house mate".

Also, "Sorry about the delay in your meal, I have knocked the price off your bill and would you like another drink on the house?"

Yes I have actually heard that last one said in a gastro pub!! Unfortunately I was the guest of others so it was not off my bill!! I am never lucky like that. Although I do know a family member who never pays full price at restaurants as they always find something to argue for as reduction on. My first expereince of that was when he and his brother spotted the restaurant had added some other party's drinks bill on to ours when the restaurant forgot to add it when they paid. This causes such a kerfuffle that the two brothers got all our party's group's drinks knocked off the bill in the end. They were quite the double act!! Have to be seen to be believed as us English are not usually that confrontational i reckon.

 

[Time Waster]

Oooh! TIme to read the other thread and copy phrases across to wind others up.

Not that I would do that of course because that does my head in. We don't need none of that behaviour on here. Anyway I am offski, I have work to do!!

 

[Chromatic]

In case anyone is thinking I just did what @Time Waster mentioned above, that is not so, I genuinely do like 'It is what it is'.
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[glasgowcyclist]

In case anyone is thinking I just did what @Time Waster mentioned above, that is not so, I genuinely do like 'It is what it is'.
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I must admit, that was my assumption! Yellow card withdrawn 🙂

 

[gbb]

At last, a positive post

Any local greeting that infers friendship, even if you don't know them.

Alright me'duck
Nah then cocker.
Nah then serry (sirrah )

Down to earth..

 

[roubaixtuesday]

The English are best known for their repressed sexuality and inability to attain true adulthood, instead expressing their desire to return to the womb through their love of bland comfort foods.

As such "Spotted Dick" seems to tick all all the boxes.

 

[Profpointy]

Blatantly plagiarising @Profpointy ’s idea, do you have a favourite expression you like to hear?

Most that come to my mind are barbed insults but I’m looking for more positive stuff.

I always liked one my mum would use when I’d been disappointed by how some situation had turned out: “What’s for you won’t go by you.”

I'm intrigued by what idea of mine you are inspired by !