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Phrases that hit the nail on the head

287 replies

Arlanymor · 14/11/2025 15:52

Having looked at the thread about phrases/words/terms that people hate - what about the ones that just feel spot on?

I heard this earlier today in relation to the modern obsession with celebrities doing crazy things for clout to keep themselves 'relevant' and in the spotlight...

"The attention economy".

Yes! Spot on! Great term for those who monetise meaningless content for maximum exposure on social media - behaviour that pays dividends in the attention economy.

OP posts:
RatsAss · 14/11/2025 16:35

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 14/11/2025 16:28

Stealth boast

Yup, and humblebrag

BlueEyedBogWitch · 14/11/2025 16:34

Put your own oxygen mask on first before trying to help others.

BlueEyedBogWitch · 14/11/2025 16:34

If she was chocolate she’d eat herself (used most when I see Hannah Waddingham).

Protect your peace.

Catpiece · 14/11/2025 16:31

There’s no fool like an old fool

GrillaMilla · 14/11/2025 16:29

You can't put an old head on young shoulders

Burning yourself out to keep others warm

Don't let worry worry you

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 14/11/2025 16:28

Stealth boast

RatsAss · 14/11/2025 16:25

TenWeeCaramelJoeys · 14/11/2025 16:23

I know it’s an overused expression these days but virtue signalling. When it’s employed properly it really does sum up that performative moral smugness that makes you want to give someone a good slap (oh God, lighthearted before anybody starts🤣)

So true, I remember a post on here a couple of years ago…”AIBU to give my winter fuel payment to charity because we’re well off and don’t need it?” The op got pelters for virtue signalling.

TenWeeCaramelJoeys · 14/11/2025 16:23

I know it’s an overused expression these days but virtue signalling. When it’s employed properly it really does sum up that performative moral smugness that makes you want to give someone a good slap (oh God, lighthearted before anybody starts🤣)

NotSorry · 14/11/2025 16:11

Fuck about, find out

mumofoneAloneandwell · 14/11/2025 16:09

'Wall of text' for when people dont space their op's!

Sorry, but click the enter button a few times so I can properly pass judgement on your aibu!!

RatsAss · 14/11/2025 15:58

Word salad.

So sick of people spouting utter nonsense, usually using a lot of pseudo science or therapy speak that doesn’t make any actual sense.

BlueEyedBogWitch · 14/11/2025 15:55

Every pan’s got a lid - when two ‘unusual’ people get together.

Main character syndrome.