You’re Just Saying That: 6 Empty Phrases We Use Too Often

Languages are constantly in flux, even if it's only in small ways. Over time, old words and phrases take on new meanings, or lose their meanings entirely. If you doubt it, just read some Shakespeare—it's written in English and many of the words are completely different from ours.

Here are 6 words or phrases that have lost their meaning over time, either culturally or between individuals.

1. “I’m Sorry”Being sorryPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Somebody said, “I’m sorry.”

Sorry means asking for forgiveness fro...

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Published on September 20, 2023 10:00
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