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The unusual new words and phrases being considered by the Macquarie Dictionary

<p dir="ltr">Macquarie Dictionary has unveiled their words of the month, with each of them going into the running to be 2023 Word of the Year and possibly included in their next edition. </p> <p dir="ltr">The words and phrases have largely been submitted by the public, with five unique phrases being crowned the words of the month. </p> <p dir="ltr">The words of the month include the phrases gendy nooch, cozzie livs, tiger toast, password child and murder noodle.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to the dictionary, the term “gendy nooch” is a shortening of gender-neutral, which means something not relating or specific to a particular gender.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">An online shortening of gender-neutral to become 'gendy nooch' is gaining traction. Find more new words here. <a href="https://t.co/rO6OF4QuRK">https://t.co/rO6OF4QuRK</a> <a href="https://t.co/3QkYLiNLEA">pic.twitter.com/3QkYLiNLEA</a></p> <p>— Macquarie Dictionary (@MacqDictionary) <a href="https://twitter.com/MacqDictionary/status/1648861592421801987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">“Cozzie livs” has quickly become slang for the ongoing cost of living crisis, which has been affecting most Australians in 2023. </p> <p dir="ltr">The phrase has become a classic Aussie way of downplaying a quite serious matter.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The words on everybody's lips these days, the 'cost of living'. But have you ever called it the cozzie livs (crisis)? More new words at the link. <a href="https://t.co/rO6OF4QuRK">https://t.co/rO6OF4QuRK</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZXdOhwNdkv">pic.twitter.com/ZXdOhwNdkv</a></p> <p>— Macquarie Dictionary (@MacqDictionary) <a href="https://twitter.com/MacqDictionary/status/1646302360254177282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Another phrase that Aussies have been adopting more is the patriotic concept of “tiger toast”, which refers to "toast with a topping of Vegemite and strips of cheese" according to the dictionary.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Password child” is another new phrase recognised by the dictionary, meaning "a child favoured over their siblings, as shown by the use of their name in the parent's online passwords".</p> <p dir="ltr">The final top pick for April words of the month is “murder noodle”, which refers to "a snake, especially one that is venomous".</p> <p dir="ltr">Each of these phrases has now gone in the running to be crowned the 2023 Word of the Year, which the Macquarie Dictionary awards each year to a phrase that has seamlessly been integrated into the Aussie vocabulary. </p> <p dir="ltr">The 2022 Word of the Year was Teal, defined by the dictionary as "a political candidate who holds generally ideologically moderate views, but who supports strong action regarding environmental and climate action policies, and the prioritising of integrity in politics (so called as many of the candidates use the colour teal in their electoral material)”.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Priest resigns after botching thousands of baptisms with single phrase

<p dir="ltr">An Arizona priest has voluntarily resigned from his church after it was ruled that he botched thousands of baptisms over the past 25 years - all by using one incorrect phrase.</p><p dir="ltr">Father Andres Arango left the St Gregory Catholic Church in Phoenix this month <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10511635/Phoenix-Catholic-priest-forced-resign-incorrectly-performed-THOUSANDS-baptisms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">after</a> revealing he used an “incorrect formula” that made the baptisms invalid.</p><p dir="ltr">Rather than invoking the power of God by saying “I baptise you”, as required by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Father Arango said “we baptise you”, referring to the community.</p><p dir="ltr">As a result of his phrasing, every baptism he has performed since he was ordained in 1995 until June 2021 has been invalid.</p><p dir="ltr">This could also mean that subsequent confirmations and First Communions for those baptised by Arango could also be invalidated.</p><p dir="ltr">The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix said even some marriages could possibly be affected, though they did not expand on how.</p><p dir="ltr">Father Arango will now work full-time offering spiritual guidance to Catholics whose baptisms have been deemed invalid so he can baptise them again.</p><p dir="ltr">In 2020, the Vatican issued a doctoral note clarifying that baptisms performed with the phrase “We baptise you in the name of the Father and the Son of the Holy Spirit” were invalid, prompting church leaders to investigate faith leaders including Father Arango.</p><p dir="ltr">His invalidated baptisms also came from his time working in churches in Brazil and San Diego.</p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-b2bb13ae-7fff-280b-bab7-d38f8c5653e4"></span></p><p dir="ltr">In a letter announcing his resignation, Father Arango apologised to those affected and asked the community for “prayers, forgiveness, and understanding”.</p><p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/father-arango-letter.png" alt="" width="322" height="826" /></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Father Arango announced he would leave the church after the Vatican ruled that baptisms he performed over the past 25 years have been invalid. Images: St Gregory Catholic Church Bulletin</em></p><p dir="ltr">“It saddens me to learn that I have performed invalid baptisms throughout my ministry as a priest by regularly using an incorrect formula,” Father Arango wrote.</p><p dir="ltr">“I deeply regret my error and how this affected numerous people in your parish and elsewhere.</p><p dir="ltr">“With the help of the Holy Spirit and in communion with the Diocese of Phoenix I will dedicate my energy and full time ministry to help remedy this and heal those affected.”</p><p dir="ltr">The Diocese has said Father Arango remains a priest in good standing and that he has not been disqualified from his vocation or ministry as a result of his mistake.</p><p dir="ltr">Diocese of Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted said he didn’t believe Father Arango intentionally harmed or deceived parishioners through his error.</p><p dir="ltr">“On behalf of our local Church, I am too sincerely sorry that this error has resulted in disruption to the sacramental lives of a number of the faithful,” Olmsted said in a <a href="https://www.stgregoryphx.com/note-on-baptism-validity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">statement</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">“This is why I pledge to take every step necessary to remedy the situation for everyone impacted.”</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a7665fe9-7fff-43e3-b9f2-e43368b1e9d8"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Padre Andres Arango Phoenix AZ (Facebook)</em></p>

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What the code words and phrases used by cabin crew really mean

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most cabin crew members converse with each other in an interesting way to not alert passengers to their conversations. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flying doctor Ben MacFarlane has spent a lot of time on planes, and has become privy to the unique ways cabin crew discuss parts of the job while in the air. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many of their phrases would seem like gibberish to the average flyer, but once you know what keywords to look out for, they all start to make sense. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Here are just a few of the phrases cabin crew have decoded for the flying doctor, as he told </span><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9965305/Is-Tom-Cruise-board-crack-cabin-crew-code-hear-holiday-flights.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">MailOnline</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.  </span></p> <p><strong>“Is Tom Cruise on board?”</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you ever hear cabin crew use this phrase, it is actually not linked to the famous movie star being a passenger. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead, it refers to the identical pots of tea and coffee on the meal service trolleys, and helps staff identify which pot is which. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Ben says, “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">If 'Tom Cruise is on board' then crew are following T&amp;C positions that day.” </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Tea, Tom, is in the pot on the left of the cart. Coffee, Cruise, is in the identical pot on the right. Simples.”</span></p> <p><strong>“Do you want to sing or dance?”</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This phrase refers to the safety demonstration at the beginning of a flight.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Some crew like to have the microphone and read out the words of the PA,” said Ben.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Others prefer to stand in the cabin doing the actions with the seat belt and life jacket.” </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Pick the PA role and you sing. Do the demo and you dance.”</span></p> <p><strong>“Have you found Bob yet?”</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This phrase is more likely to be heard on a long haul flight when cabin crew have more time on their hands. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bob is not an individual person, but rather refers to the Best On Board. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to the flying doctor, “Every cabin crew member looks for theirs: the most beautiful woman or hottest guy they fancy the most.”</span></p> <p><strong>“That’s my ABP”</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">ABP is cabin crew code for an Able-Bodied Person.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cabin crew often earmark a strong, able-bodied person to help in case of an emergency landing. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This person may be asked to organise passengers in a calm and orderly queue while waiting for emergency aids. </span></p> <p><strong>“I’m off to the coffins”</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This doesn’t refer to actual coffins, but a designated sleeping zone for cabin crew during a longer flight. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Following a ‘crew rest rota’, flight attendants punch a secret code into a secret door, climb the ladder and find half a dozen bunks built into the ceiling above the economy cabin,” says Ben.</span></p> <p><strong>“Have we met?”</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This doesn’t refer to introducing yourself, but rather to passenger’s seat belts being buckled for landing. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“If one flight attendant is checking the cabin from front to back and the other is going from back to front, they have to say out loud that they've 'met' in the middle.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This then indicates that the plane is ready to make a safe landing. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever heard these phrases used while flying? Let us know!</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image credit: Shutterstock</span></em></p>

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The one phrase you DON’T want to hear on your flight

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A pilot has revealed some of the secret phrases used between the crew and what they mean.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pilot Patrick Smith, who wrote the book </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cockpit Confidential</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, has revealed the technical jargon used by crew on his website </span><em><a href="http://www.askthepilot.com/how-to-speak-airline/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ask The Pilot</span></a></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of them mean good news and others, well, not so much.</span></p> <p><strong>Deadhead</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A crew member or pilot is someone who is trying to change locations for another job.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"A deadheading pilot or flight attendant is one re-positioning as part of an on-duty assignment,” clarified Smith.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"This is not the same as commuting to work or engaging in personal travel."</span></p> <p><strong>Holding pattern</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A holding pattern can be bad news for passengers who want to land on time, as this phrase means that the plane can be forced to fly overhead due to external issues.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"A racetrack-shaped course flown during weather or traffic delays,” explained Smith.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Published holding patterns are depicted on aeronautical charts, but one can be improvised almost anywhere."</span></p> <p><strong>Final approach</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This just means that you’re not too far from landing at the airport.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Smith says:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"For pilots, a plane is on final approach when it has reached the last, straight-in segment of the landing pattern — that is, aligned with the extended centreline of the runway, requiring no additional turns or manoeuvring."</span></p> <p><strong>Air pocket</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An air pocket is a phrase used to explain a sudden jolt of turbulence.</span></p> <p><strong>Ground stop</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This phrase means you’re in for a delay.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Patrick says this means that departures are going to be backlogged due to an issue such as air traffic control, meaning the plane might not be able to land in their designated slot.</span></p>

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6 magic phrases that can save an awkward conversation

<p><strong>1. Pay a compliment</strong></p> <p>Why is it so easy to forget someone’s name within seconds of meeting them? Because, you weren’t really listening—you were too busy thinking about what to say next. One easy way to skirt that natural selfishness and propel any conversation forward is to open with flattery. When you meet someone for the first time, 'Pay that person a compliment when repeating their name, thus helping to anchor and embed it even deeper into your memory,' says professional mentalist Oz Pearlman, who sometimes has to remember the names of hundreds of people he just met for his act. If you compliment Alyssa on her necklace, you instantly prime your brain to recall her name the next time you see that necklace, Pearlman says. 'As a bonus, everyone enjoys flattery, so that compliment can go a long way toward you being remembered as well.''</p> <p><strong>2. Ask lots of questions – good questions</strong></p> <p>Research shows that in conversations with unfamiliar people, we tend to rate the experience based on our own performance, not theirs. What’s more: the experience of talking about ourselves can be more pleasurable than food or money. So, how do you give your conversation partner the pleasure of a good conversation? Ask them questions—a lot of questions, and ones that call for more than vague one-word answers (a good rule is, if your question can be answered with “fine,” don’t ask it). Avoid work if you can; instead, ask about play—”What keeps you busy outside of work?” is a good place to start. According to Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk, one question pretty much guaranteed to put someone in a positive mindset and open doors to their personality: “What has the highlight of your year been so far?” This allows the person to show you her best self and, if her highlight includes a topic you’re interested in too, may lay the groundwork for a true friendship.</p> <p><strong>3. Try to make their day better</strong></p> <p>If your conversation partner still isn’t biting, make things even easier for them by asking games researcher Jane McGonigal’s favourite question: “On a scale of one to ten, how was your day?” Anyone can think of a number between one and ten, McGonigal says, and they’re likely to elaborate on their answer as they go. But it gets even better. After they respond, ask them this: “Is there anything I can do to move you from a six to a seven (or a three to a four, etc.)?” You’d be surprised how happy this little gesture will make someone.</p> <p><strong>4. Play the sympathy card</strong></p> <p>Ready for a cheater’s way to advance a conversation? Memorize three magic words: 'that sounds hard.'  'Nearly everyone in the world believes their job to be difficult,' entrepreneur Paul Ford wrote in his viral essay, 'How to Be Polite.' 'I once went to a party and met a very beautiful woman whose job was to help celebrities wear Harry Winston jewelry,' Ford wrote. 'I could tell that she was disappointed to be introduced to this rumpled giant in an off-brand shirt, but when I told her that her job sounded difficult to me she brightened and spoke for 30 straight minutes about sapphires and Jessica Simpson.'</p> <p><strong>5. Seek their opinion</strong></p> <p>This tip has been tested by tactful US founding father, Benjamin Franklin. In his memoir, Franklin describes an 'old maxim' that helped him along in his political career: 'He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.'  In other words, if you ask someone for advice or a favour and they oblige you, they will be psychologically primed to like you and help you again (today this phenomenon is know as The Ben Franklin effect). So, if you truly want to endear yourself to a stranger and show them you value their mind, ask for their advice on something. If they give it to you, they get to feel important and valued—and you might just learn something in the process.</p> <p><strong>6. Exit gracefully</strong></p> <p>When your conversation reaches a natural conclusion, pull the trigger by saying 'I won’t keep you' or 'Give my regards to [mutual acquaintance]' before making your escape. Adam Dachis, coauthor of The Awkward Human Survival Guide, adds that context can provide you the perfect exit strategy. 'If you’re at a party, excuse yourself to get a drink; if you’re at work, you can leave to get some coffee. You can also say, ‘It’s nice talking to you, but I have to talk to someone before they leave.’'</p> <p><em>Written by Brandon Spektor. This article first appeared in </em><a href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/healthsmart/tips/6-magic-phrases-can-save-awkward-conversation?items_per_page=All"><em>Reader’s Digest</em>.</a><em> For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, </em><a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.co.nz/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=RDSUB&amp;keycode=WRN93V"><em>here’s out subscription offer.</em></a></p> <p><img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" /></p>

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10 words and phrases you hate the most

<p>A couple of months ago, we asked the Over60 community to share the words and phrases people use that they can’t stand, and we were absolutely inundated with comments. Here are 10 of the most popular responses.</p> <p><strong>1. Somethink</strong></p> <p>“SOMETHINK instead of SOMETHING.” – Eileen Azzopardi.</p> <p>“SOMETHINK! When did that become a word? On tele, even ads! Drives me nuts.” – Julieann Oldman.</p> <p><strong>2. Pet names</strong></p> <p>“I hate being called ‘darl’ or ‘honey’ or ‘sweetheart’. I’m not your ‘darl’, ‘honey’ or ‘sweetheart’. I also dislike checkout people saying, ‘How’s your day been so far?’ Do they really want to know? I don’t think so.” – Janet Beal.</p> <p>“Hate being called ‘darl’ by shop assistants, especially men.” – Heather Lewis.</p> <p><strong>3. “Of” instead of “have”</strong></p> <p>“Using the word ‘of’ instead of ‘have’ (i.e. ‘I should of done such and such’ instead of ‘I should have done’). I am seeing it more and more these days which brings me to wonder what they are being taught in schools or is it just bad speech. It is not just the very young who are guilty either!” – Beverley Plane.</p> <p><strong>4. “Zee” instead of “zed”</strong></p> <p>“Pronouncing the letter Z as ‘zee’ instead of ‘zed’! I always think they say ‘C’! This is Australia not America!” – Diane Selby.</p> <p><strong>5. ‘Straya</strong></p> <p>“STRAYA… who for God's sake started that and why can’t we speak proper language?” – Diana Joy Garland.</p> <p>“At the moment the word that rubs me up the wrong way is STRAYA for Australia.” – Dorothy O’Sullivan.</p> <p><strong>6. Two thousand and eighteen</strong></p> <p>“What annoys me is when people say two thousand and eighteen. It’s twenty eighteen. Nobody said one thousand nine hundred and eighteen, it was nineteen eighteen, so why isn’t it twenty eighteen?” – Lorrine Lidston.</p> <p><strong>7. Youse</strong></p> <p>“Where do I start? ‘Brought’ instead of ‘bought’, ‘youse’ (or however people spell a word that doesn’t exist, unless you’re a sheep)!” – Snežana Gosden.</p> <p>“The plural of you is ALSO you. There is no such word as ‘yous’ or any other spelling derivatives.” – Kristopher Mudd.</p> <p><strong>8. Awesome</strong></p> <p>“I am so over social media use of ‘awesome’ for things that are not. How often these days are we truly in awe of something?” – Meg Milton.</p> <p>“Awesome! It seems this word is used for everything much the same as ‘absolutely’. Makes me cringe when I hear those two words.” – Phil Ross.</p> <p><strong>9. “Less” instead of “fewer”</strong></p> <p>“The use of ‘less’ instead of ‘fewer’. According to usage rules, fewer is used when discussing countable things, while less is used for singular mass nouns. For example, you can have fewer ingredients, dollars, people, or puppies, but less salt, money, honesty, or love. If you can count it, go for fewer.” – Sarah Lawrence.</p> <p><strong>10. “His” and “he’s” used interchangeably</strong></p> <p>“’His’ versus ‘He’s’. His so cute (no, he’s so cute), he’s mum (no, his mum). That is pure laziness. I have friends the same age as I am (mid 50s) that have started with this crap and it’s doing my head in – royally.” – Kezz O’Carroll.</p> <p>Tell us in the comments below, what word or phrase annoys you the most?</p>

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This simple phrase will stop gossip once and for all

<p>Tired of gossip? Don’t want to get involved in other people’s secrets? Then use this simple phrase to stop gossipers in their tracks:</p> <p><strong>Why are you telling me this?</strong></p> <p>It’s simple and effective for a number of reasons. First, it questions the motives of the person telling it to you. People may consider gossip harmless and this question can give them pause. Secondly, it shows them that you are not interested in hearing what they have to say. The very act of gossiping requires two participants – one to tell and one to listen. By removing yourself from the equation, the act is nullified.</p> <p>People gossip for a lot of reasons. Some feel powerful because they have a secret to divulge, others like to bring people down by revealing something unflattering about them. Gossip is also a kind of currency – people who feel they have nothing to offer a conversation feel they can prove their value by offering up some private information. They might think you will like them more because they have divulged this secret. Gossip also creates a bond between two people, the one telling and the one hearing.</p> <p>The problem with gossip is that it often feels good at the time, for all the above reasons and more. The short terms rewards can distract us from the fact that we know we shouldn't talk about people behind their backs. The effects and impacts of gossip can be far reaching, and it is impossible to know if you could have done some real lasting damage. Gossip always complicates lives, rather than simplifying them.</p> <p>So what can you do instead? The simplest solution is to avoid talking about other people’s lives when they are not present. Even a conversation we consider ‘helpful’ or ‘concerned’ can quickly descend into gossip, so it’s often easier to avoid it altogether. Then, make a personal commitment to only speaking about others in a positive manner. You’ll be amazed at how much of a boost this gives you as well.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/relationships/2017/01/avoid-this-word-in-a-fight/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>The one word to avoid when arguing with your partner</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/relationships/2016/12/over60-community-share-their-beautiful-proposal-stories/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Over60 community share their beautiful proposal stories</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/relationships/2016/12/advice-i-wish-i-could-give-my-20-year-old-self-about-love/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Advice I wish I could give my 20-year-old self about love</strong></em></span></a></p>

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14 British phrases translated

<p>We have many things in common with our English ancestors – from our parliamentary system to the language we speak – but sometimes our British friends can be almost impossible to understand. Here are 14 phrases you might hear the next time you’re in the UK, translated into real English!</p> <ol> <li><strong>“Bob’s your uncle”</strong> – there you have it.</li> <li><strong>“You’ve lost the plot”</strong> – you’ve lost your mind.</li> <li><strong>“Donkey’s years”</strong> – a really long time.</li> <li><strong>“Let’s have a chin-wag”</strong> – let’s have a chat/gossip.</li> <li><strong>“Manky”</strong> – gross/disgusting.</li> <li><strong>“That’s a doddle!”</strong> – that’s easy!</li> <li><strong>“I’ve got the hump”</strong> – I’m annoyed.</li> <li><strong>“I’m not being funny, but…”</strong> – I’m not trying to be weird, but…</li> <li><strong>“I’m going to see a man about a dog”</strong> – I’m going to the bathroom.</li> <li><strong>“At a loose end”</strong> – bored.</li> <li><strong>“I’ll give you a bunch of fives”</strong> – you’re going to get a punch in the face.</li> <li><strong>“That’s pants”</strong> – that’s not very good.</li> <li><strong>“She was talking nineteen to the dozen”</strong> – she was talking very fast.</li> <li><strong>“He’s a <strong>sandwich short of a picnic</strong>/slice short of a loaf”</strong> – he’s not very smart.</li> </ol> <p>What crazy foreign phrases have you heard before? Tell us about them in the comment section below!</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/08/4-secret-techniques-flight-attendants-use-to-avoid-jet-lag/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>4 secret techniques flight attendants use to avoid jet lag</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/08/6-strangest-items-people-have-smuggled-onto-flights/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>6 strangest items people have smuggled onto flights</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/08/how-to-visit-london-without-spending-a-fortune/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to visit London without spending a fortune</span></strong></em></a></p>

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8 outdated phrases we love

<p>We use these phrases on the regular, but when you have a grandchild ask you why you’re telling them to roll down the window when you press a button, you know these phrases are old. But that doesn’t mean we’re going to stop using them!</p> <p><strong>1. Hang up the phone</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="284" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9336/1_500x284.jpg" alt="1 (65)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>2. Roll down the window</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="497" height="340" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9337/2_497x340.jpg" alt="2 (68)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>3. You sound like a broken record</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="498" height="330" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9338/3_498x330.jpg" alt="3 (64)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>4. You look like you’ve been through the wringer</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="330" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9339/4_500x330.jpg" alt="4 (60)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>5. Hold your horses</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="497" height="330" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9340/5_497x330.jpg" alt="5 (58)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>6. Tape that show</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="409" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9341/6_500x409.jpg" alt="6 (56)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>7. That’s a Kodak moment</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="333" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9342/7_500x333.jpg" alt="7 (49)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>8. It’s a carbon copy</strong></p> <p><strong><img width="500" height="374" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9343/8_500x374.jpg" alt="8 (47)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/12/cheap-school-holiday-activities/">30 cheap – or free – holiday activities to do with grandkids</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/12/vintage-beach-photos/">Vintage beach photos to get you in the summer mood</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/12/lazy-animals-pictures/">The laziest animals ever</a></em></strong></span></p>

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6 phrases more important than “I love you”

<p>Why do we enjoy hearing someone say “I love you” so much? Perhaps the idea of being seen as someone so special to your significant other is what makes us keep seeking out these three magic words. It is wonderful to feel as though someone appreciates us for all of our quirks. But is love alone enough to hold together a relationship?</p> <p>In fact, there are other ways of expressing our love that are even more important than simply saying “I love you”…</p> <p><strong>1. “I forgive you”</strong></p> <p>It is important to be able to forgive your partner for all that they have done or may do in the future. Nobody is perfect and it’s possible that we all may experience a partner who lashes out, is forgetful, gets cranky or makes mistakes.</p> <p>It is a powerful expression as it shows that you accept your partner for who they are, imperfections and all. It also helps if you can ask for and, accept, forgiveness when you make mistakes, which you inevitably will.</p> <p><strong>2. “I’ll sacrifice for you”</strong></p> <p>Being there for your loved one is as important years into a relationship as it is in the early days. Giving them your time when they need you, staying up late to chat through a problem even though you are tired, helping with their sick or frail parents who may not appreciate the effort that you put in.</p> <p><strong>3. “I respect you”</strong></p> <p>Respect your partner for who they are, and always try to be considerate of their feelings and opinions. Treat their hopes and dreams as though they are your own and this will show them how much you respect them as a person.</p> <p><strong>4. “I’ll support you”</strong></p> <p>Be someone that your partner can rely on, and always be on their side. Be the person that they can rely on to show up on time. Give them what they need – both physically and emotionally.</p> <p><strong>5. “I’ll protect you”</strong></p> <p>Protect them physically but also do your best to shield them from pain and hurt. Stand up for them when they need someone in their corner. Don’t put them down, just build them up.</p> <p><strong>6. “I’m committed to you”</strong></p> <p>Let them know that your relationship is important to you, and that you won’t walk away when things get tough. Be the one who will always show up when they say they will. Do what needs to be done to keep the partnership moving in the right direction.</p> <p>Many people feel as though they don’t need to say or do these things and that their partner “just knows” how they feel.</p> <p>But in fact being able to say more than just “I love you” could set you up for a longer and happier relationship that stands the test of time.</p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/relationships/2015/11/secrets-of-couples-who-stay-together-forever/">14 secrets of couples who stay together forever</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/relationships/2015/11/why-people-cheat/">The two reasons people are unfaithful</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/relationships/2015/11/helen-mirren-marries-later-in-life/">Helen Mirren encourages everyone to marry later in life</a></em></strong></span></p>

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20 common phrases most people use incorrectly

<p>Courtesy of online company Knowingly’s error-detecting tool Correctica, here’s a list of the most common mistake people make.</p> <p>1. Incorrect: Hone in</p> <p>Correct: Home in</p> <p>2. Incorrect: For all intensive purposes</p> <p>Correct: For all intents and purposes</p> <p>3. Incorrect: Case and point</p> <p>Correct: Case in point</p> <p>4. Incorrect: Wet your appetite</p> <p>Correct: Whet your appetite</p> <p>5. Incorrect: Peaked by interest</p> <p>Correct: Piqued my interest</p> <p>6. Incorrect: Emigrated to</p> <p>Correct: Immigrated to</p> <p>7. Incorrect: By in large</p> <p>Correct: By and large</p> <p>8. Incorrect: First come, first serve</p> <p>Correct: First come, first served</p> <p>9. Incorrect: I could care less</p> <p>Correct: I couldn’t care less</p> <p>10. Incorrect: Sneak peak</p> <p>Correct: Sneak peek</p> <p>11. Incorrect: Prostrate cancer</p> <p>Correct: Prostate cancer</p> <p>12. Incorrect: Shoe-in</p> <p>Correct: Shoo-in</p> <p>13. Incorrect: Do diligence</p> <p>Correct: Due diligence</p> <p>14. Incorrect: Make due</p> <p>Correct: Make do</p> <p>15. Incorrect: One in the same</p> <p>Correct: One and the same</p> <p>16. Incorrect: Piece of mind</p> <p>Correct: Peace of mind</p> <p>17. Incorrect: Baited breath</p> <p>Correct: Bated breath</p> <p>18. Incorrect: Extract revenge</p> <p>Correct: Exact revenge</p> <p>19. Incorrect: Deep-seeded</p> <p>Correct: Deep-seated</p> <p>20. Incorrect: Slight of hand</p> <p>Correct: Sleight of hand</p>

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