Have you ever stopped to think and then forgot to start again?
Why is it that when people start with "Needless to say" -- they go on and say anyway? What is the purpose of that phrase anyway?
Why is that when people say "To make a long story short," it's too late already?
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I think of these two phrases as "tags" that let the listener or reader know what is to come. It might make it just a bit easier to understand. It's probably more helpful in written text than in oral.
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Sandy Meier commented on your note:
"I think "Needless to say" may just be the cousin of "No offense, but"'."
I agree with that, Sandy. Usually if someone prefaces a comment with "No offense, but" -- well, it's time to brace yourself!
Sometimes it just fits.
Have a terrific day. :)
The one that drives my wife crazy is "That being said..."
And my all time favorite is "Don't take this personally but..." Chances are, I will take it personally.
Oh my gosh yes! When my gf gets a few drinks in her and starts her story with "to make s long story short" you know it is more then the 2mins it should be! LoL
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