Anyone notice the huge increase in misuse of "fleshed out"? - eviltoast

I’ve literally heard over 5 people over a few months (professionals in their fields) say FLUSHED out when referring to ideas or concepts. It drives me insane. I blame TikTok! No i have no idea what is causing it. My SO has noticed it as well.

  • HerrHelmus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 months ago

    My girlfriend always uses effective when she means efficient. I tried to explain the difference several times, but I gave up.

    • IntriguedIceberg@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      2 months ago

      Well to be fair, efficiency implies effectiveness. You can’t make something efficient without it being effective first.