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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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[–] MisanthropiCynic@lemmy.today 3 points 5 months ago

I think it’s TikTok auto subtitles misunderstanding fleshed for flushed and then people seeing it and propagating the error (like your vs you’re)