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Anyone notice the huge increase in misuse of "fleshed out"? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/boneappletea@lemmy.world

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I've literally heard over 5 people over a few months (professionals in their fields) say FLUSHED out when referring to ideas or concepts. It drives me insane. I blame TikTok! No i have no idea what is causing it. My SO has noticed it as well.

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[–] Katt@lemmy.world 17 points 5 months ago (2 children)

A friend of mine uses "generally" instead of "genuinely" and it requires all of my self control not to correct them every time.

[–] HerrHelmus@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My girlfriend always uses effective when she means efficient. I tried to explain the difference several times, but I gave up.

[–] IntriguedIceberg@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

Well to be fair, efficiency implies effectiveness. You can't make something efficient without it being effective first.

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Same, except "weary" and "wary."

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I'm both weary and wary of people who confuse those words.

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Last night I learned the word "chary," which just confuses matters farther!

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Than you chary much!

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

You're welcome, but warily.