One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

    • forrgott@lemm.ee
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      4 months ago

      First one is saying there’s no point fixing anything, just get over it. Second one saying fixing it might suck, let’s fix it anyway.

      Very, very different…

      • ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠
        102·
        4 months ago

        Oh? They both read to me as “We can’t change the past, only the future”.

        • forrgott@lemm.ee
          4·
          4 months ago

          I personally would only use the original phrase to imply what you’re saying. This is why context matters so much I think; some people just use it as a thought terminating cliche, I’m afraid.