Outdated phrases we just can’t stop using
Despite using these phrases on a regular basis, when you think about it they have been outdated for years.
1. Got it on tape
It’s been a long time since VHS and cassette tapes have been in use, and even though video and audio recordings are now digital, many people still throw around the saying, “got it on tape”, when they refer to recording things. This is nowadays done on mobile phones.
2. Roll down the window
Do you have a care that has a manual wind down window? We didn’t think so. So why do we still say, “roll down the window”?
3. Hold your horses
A common phrase of yesteryear used to tell kids to slow down… we can’t seem to let go of this one either. But do you see many horse and carriages galloping around still? No.
4. That’s a Kodak moment
Ah, what a nice thought that is – they day when we’d buy a canister of film and pop it in the camera and go to the camera shop to get it developed. With the advent of digital cameras sadly photo-developing shops are dying breed. The term, “It’s a Kodak moment” has stuck, though.
While these phrases might not exactly be relevant anymore, they are just too good to stop using aren’t they!
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