One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?
One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?
That’s why I prefer “to be frank” or “to be blunt.” Same implication but without that possibility.
Oh so you’re such a dishonest person you’ll change your name to Frank or Blunt midway? Unbelievable.
You never watched Everybody Loves Raymond? Frank told the truth about… Most things at least. I just channel that.
I like that, will adopt this.
Stand-up meeting: “to be frank, Frank is starting his holiday in Frankfurt next week so…”