Growing up, I've watched multiple chick flicks and have read a variety of books plagued with poorly-chosen American idioms weaved through the script. But when I think about it now, those idioms do make sense given the right timing and scenario. It makes sense whenever I feel like I'm living from paycheck to paycheck, whenever I see a colleague sigh because he's not enjoying anything he's doing at work, and it makes even more sense when I watch people try to squish themselves through the small gaps up the bus' steps just to get a ride home from Makati.
I've listed down a few idioms that seem too clichéd, but are too in-my-face this year:
1. Home is where the free food (heart) is
If heart equals to love, then food will have to be more than qualified. I stand corrected, home is where all the free things are.
2. Barking up the wrong employer (tree)
Never submit resumes to companies you're sure you won't be happy in. Heck, read the qualifications first. It's definitely there for a reason. Take advantage of social media, browse through the company's social media accounts and if you're lucky, you can get a sneak peek on whatever awaits. Here's another good idiom for you: Don't hitch to b*tch.
3. Curiosity killed the paycheck (cat)
Trying out new stuff that comes out fresh from the market on an impulse is not a very good investment. I'm not too guilty with this one, but there are too many people out there doing this for the sake of looking good to the other blooming socialites who are suffering from the FOMO (fear of missing out) syndrome, too. Thanks for the term, Cosmo!
4. Get up on the wrong side of the city (bed)
Guilty as charged. As much as possible, it's best to find weekday accommodations in the big city within walking distance from work. Working overtime + a bus ride home = What PH region is this? The most horrendous combination I know.Oh, and this only happened to me once.
5. Keep your chin singular (up)
It's a legitimate sentiment if you've woken up from a terrible nightmare in the dead of the night only to realize that the dream where you've gained a whole lot of pounds on your first few months of working has come true. La vida loca, baby!
6. Let the cat out of the apartment (bag)
Don't you just hate it when strange animals come to your house to disturb the peace? Cats have claws and I have a broom and no health insurance (yet), a tragic mismatch.
7. Saved by the payday (bell)
Because Clark Kent can't feed me nor give a damn about my want for better work clothes and shoes.
8. Variety is the key to employment (spice of life)
I found that it's easier to get writing jobs when you actually have job experiences that are somewhat close to the type of writing that the employer wants you to perform. Never apply to a digital design job if all you've did for summer is write. You're not fooling anyone. I didn't.
9. You are what you post (eat)
Stop sharing news from satire blogs, people! I remember a One Directioner reposting something about another hardcore fan committing suicide after Zayn left the band. I appreciate the sentiment, but coming from a "news" blog that doesn't invest in the quality of grammar or even graphics is fishy enough for me. If they're not from trustworthy websites such as news websites, they're as made-up as unicorns, sweetheart.
10. You can't judge a book by its popularity (cover)
I'm never making the mistake of buying one before checking out Goodreads. I'm looking at you, Booksale.
11. You're guess is as good as nothing (mine)
I can't decide between the fries and the onion rings. Please pull me out of my misery. I am terribly famished and in need of severe amounts of oil and fat that could kill me before I turn thirty.
I hope this post made sense.
I've realized just now that this post is long overdue. When I started this blog, I told myself that I'd go home every Friday night and write something useful the next day. But given my recent discovery of the beauty of the classic American TV series, Friends and the normal TV series catch-ups I do with Game of Thrones, The Big Bang Theory, iZombie, and Pretty Little Liars every weekends, the temptation is too strong for me to squeeze out any creative juices. If there's any left from work, that is.
What's new with me: I'm thinking of writing (again). Wattpad is truly a wonderful platform and I'd like to rekindle the flame with it (another tasteless idiom). Goodluck to me!
Even Lucille sees the problem
I've listed down a few idioms that seem too clichéd, but are too in-my-face this year:
1. Home is where the free food (heart) is
If heart equals to love, then food will have to be more than qualified. I stand corrected, home is where all the free things are.
2. Barking up the wrong employer (tree)
Never submit resumes to companies you're sure you won't be happy in. Heck, read the qualifications first. It's definitely there for a reason. Take advantage of social media, browse through the company's social media accounts and if you're lucky, you can get a sneak peek on whatever awaits. Here's another good idiom for you: Don't hitch to b*tch.
3. Curiosity killed the paycheck (cat)
Trying out new stuff that comes out fresh from the market on an impulse is not a very good investment. I'm not too guilty with this one, but there are too many people out there doing this for the sake of looking good to the other blooming socialites who are suffering from the FOMO (fear of missing out) syndrome, too. Thanks for the term, Cosmo!
4. Get up on the wrong side of the city (bed)
Guilty as charged. As much as possible, it's best to find weekday accommodations in the big city within walking distance from work. Working overtime + a bus ride home = What PH region is this? The most horrendous combination I know.Oh, and this only happened to me once.
5. Keep your chin singular (up)
It's a legitimate sentiment if you've woken up from a terrible nightmare in the dead of the night only to realize that the dream where you've gained a whole lot of pounds on your first few months of working has come true. La vida loca, baby!
6. Let the cat out of the apartment (bag)
Don't you just hate it when strange animals come to your house to disturb the peace? Cats have claws and I have a broom and no health insurance (yet), a tragic mismatch.
7. Saved by the payday (bell)
Because Clark Kent can't feed me nor give a damn about my want for better work clothes and shoes.
8. Variety is the key to employment (spice of life)
I found that it's easier to get writing jobs when you actually have job experiences that are somewhat close to the type of writing that the employer wants you to perform. Never apply to a digital design job if all you've did for summer is write. You're not fooling anyone. I didn't.
9. You are what you post (eat)
Stop sharing news from satire blogs, people! I remember a One Directioner reposting something about another hardcore fan committing suicide after Zayn left the band. I appreciate the sentiment, but coming from a "news" blog that doesn't invest in the quality of grammar or even graphics is fishy enough for me. If they're not from trustworthy websites such as news websites, they're as made-up as unicorns, sweetheart.
10. You can't judge a book by its popularity (cover)
I'm never making the mistake of buying one before checking out Goodreads. I'm looking at you, Booksale.
11. You're guess is as good as nothing (mine)
I can't decide between the fries and the onion rings. Please pull me out of my misery. I am terribly famished and in need of severe amounts of oil and fat that could kill me before I turn thirty.
I hope this post made sense.
I've realized just now that this post is long overdue. When I started this blog, I told myself that I'd go home every Friday night and write something useful the next day. But given my recent discovery of the beauty of the classic American TV series, Friends and the normal TV series catch-ups I do with Game of Thrones, The Big Bang Theory, iZombie, and Pretty Little Liars every weekends, the temptation is too strong for me to squeeze out any creative juices. If there's any left from work, that is.
What's new with me: I'm thinking of writing (again). Wattpad is truly a wonderful platform and I'd like to rekindle the flame with it (another tasteless idiom). Goodluck to me!
