Phrases that alert your BS detector

[Lost ranger]

'........in society' on the end of a sentence adding nothing whatever to the meaning. As opposed to what?

'I was just minding my own business when.....' Means the disaster I'm about to describe was not remotely my fault, nothing at all I could have done could possibly anticipated it or avoided it. Might be true, but why is it necessary to stress it in advance?

'What you have to remember is.............' Means this is blindingly obvious to me but for some reason I assume you need to have it explained.

Any others?

[Adenauer]

'If we're being perfectly honest'.

[ShredderXLE]

"......at the end of the day....."

[StevieBee]

Anybody who starts explaining a fact with the word 'Apparently' or the words 'A mate of mine.....'

[Zetec-S]

"Lights out and away we go..."

[LimaDelta]

"I read on Facebook"

[Lotusgone]

"Lessons have been learned".

In other words, a lack of common sense or failure to listen to those with experience.

[QuartzDad]

With hindsight you should have…

[Eric Mc]

I hear what you say....

[Tim330]

"Ready for a new MOT, should pass with no issues'

[Zetec-S]

Eric Mc said:

I hear what you say....

Good one. Usually said by people who weren't listening, or followed by "but..."

[Fluffsri]

"With all due respect"

[Zoon]

One careful lady owner

[Spare tyre]

Listen

[Derek Withers]

Know what I mean.

[Stick Legs]

“If you think about it…”

Implies that they have. Conspiracy theory level bks inbound.

“I’m not an expert but…”

Short circuits discussion based on facts.

“…real people…”

Implies that if you don’t agree you are sufficiently privileged not to be affected. Short circuits discussion by invalidating opposing views.

[ecsrobin]

ShredderXLE said:

"......at the end of the day....."

Whenever that gets used I Chuck in “it gets dark”

[FatboyKim]

'To be fair...'
'Apparently...'
'Actually...'
'Basically...'
'Literally...'
'World's most...'
'World's best...'
'I saw on Twitter that...'
'First to see will buy'

All are usually followed by complete and utter bullsh!t

Edited by FatboyKim on Friday 8th July 12:02

[motco]

"Trust me..."

[vulture1]

Politicians who start an answer to something with


"Look let's be clear"

Usually mean they just disregarded what was said to them and change the subject.