Every time I hear someone say 'eh' in a questioning tone or to mean 'um actually' I lose my shit. Or even just to play something down.

Like I literally come to hate the person instantly. Its a very strong feeling on a very small sound.

Instant downvotes if I see it on Lemmy too. HATE IT.

How about all y'all?

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[–] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

The phrase was used decades ago to be somewhat of a dismissal or threat.

As in I care so little already, do you want me to care even less which will be not at all?

"Dad! You don't care about my hamster!"

"I could care less...." (removed again and the next stop for hammy is the freezer)

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Like people who complain about "literally" being used hyperbolically, I'm always a tad concerned that someone wasn't able to discern this to the point of making that inability known publicly.

    Gonna bookmark this; it's a great explanation.

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