I sense a "but" coming

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You say this when someone starts agreeing with you like they're your best friend, but you know they're just trying to make you feel good before they drop a giant turd on your face with a 'but' in front of it.

My friend said, 'Yeah, I totally get where you're coming from,' and I knew he was about to say 'but I still think your idea is stupid.'

My mom said, 'That sounds like a good plan,' and I knew she was going to say 'but you're still going to eat that whole cake.'

My boss said, 'I love the way you're thinking,' and I knew he was about to say 'but you're still getting fired.'

by Slangipedia 11d ago

You use this when someone seems to be on your side, but you can feel them plotting in their head to say 'but' and ruin everything you just said.

My brother said, 'That is the best idea I've ever heard,' and I knew he was about to say 'but I'm still going to take your Xbox.'

My teacher said, 'I like your writing style,' and I knew she was going to say 'but you still didn't do your homework.'

My friend said, 'You're totally right,' and I knew she was about to say 'but I'm still going to tell everyone you're wrong.'

by Slangipedia 11d ago

You say this when someone acts like they’re with you, but you know they're just setting you up for a 'but' that will make you want to scream or cry or both.

My sister said, 'You're the best,' and I knew she was about to say 'but you still left me with the dishes.'

My dad said, 'I'm proud of you,' and I knew he was about to say 'but you're still grounded.'

My coworker said, 'That's a solid plan,' and I knew she was about to say 'but I still think you're an idiot.'

by Slangipedia 11d ago