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Old 02-25-2015, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance View Post
... If it's something nobody can do anything about, for instance I'm complaining about the temperature, and someone says "It is what it is", that's almost comforting, as in don't bother stressing over it because there's nothing you can do bout it ...
I don't mind that expression at all. I think it is so much better than someone saying "Smile and be happy".
What I've learned from this thread is that expressions that are commonplace to some of us make other people crazy.
I'm not sure what the takeaway is though. I assume most of us will probably continue using the same expressions.
But it's been an enjoyable thread. It's all good.
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