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Misusing expressions. (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I was on bluesky about to comment on some art someone made and was going to comment it is a diamond in the rough but I did a search to make sure it was rough and not ruff because it is not an expression I use much. When I searched it I found out it meant. "a person who is generally of good character but lacks manners, education, or style; a rough diamond." I just thought it meant hidden gem. Has anyone else misunderstood the meaning of an expression?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Words do evolve and change meaning over time. The Flintstones had a 'gay old time' for years. Verizons 'unlimited internet' package is not without imposed limits, and the 'Burger King' is permitted to make the shittiest burger ever.