Overdone and unrealistic phrases in books

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ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 02/08/2022 23:03

Phrases and things I have read in several books that I don't believe anyone ever says, or does:

"You're incorrigible" - ever said this or had it said to you? Me neither.
"X took Y by the elbow" - never seen, or done this.
"Z raised an eyebrow" - I tried this. It's impossible. I haven't had Botox, either.
"Yes. No. I don't know" - overdone and boring (and lazy)
Older people - 50-somethings and 60-somethings - being portrayed as technophobes, getting confused by "that interwebby thing" and wearing slacks from the Classic range at M&S
Older people calling everyone "dear"

Seriously, none of this happens in real life! (Does it?)

Correct me if I'm wrong.

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AtomicBlondeRose · 03/08/2022 11:31

Versions of this exchange happen all the time:

”Her name’s Professor Smith-Johnson.”
”Smith-what now?”

TeachesOfPeaches · 03/08/2022 11:22

She padded across the room.

I've never 'padded' anywhere.

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ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 03/08/2022 11:17

AppleBottomRats · 03/08/2022 11:16

You can’t raise your eyebrows? That’s a you thing, not an unrealistic book thing!

I can raise my eyebrows. Both at once but not one by itself. Can you?

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AppleBottomRats · 03/08/2022 11:16

You can’t raise your eyebrows? That’s a you thing, not an unrealistic book thing!

Paranoidandroidmarvin · 03/08/2022 11:12

Peoples eyes. Why do they always look dark or sparkling. I have never looked into anyones eyes and thought that.

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