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You're rather fortunate/privileged/isolated (?) not to have come across "I was like - you've got to be joking" or similar, elle!

Hello, Elle!
Collins seems to be on the ball.
I have only came across "virtue signalling" in the last few days.
The words "was like" are simply substituted for the word "said".
I wondered if it came from America or Australia.
A sample, ** I asked Tom if we would take the car and he was like "yes, I think that's a good idea", and I was like "OK, but we will have to buy petrol."**
Maybe it is just a local thing.
It annoys me, though.

Ah, Chris knows of it, too!
"Said" is a perfectly fine word, I think!

I used to hear "I was like" on the bus a lot, when we still had a bus. Oxford way.

Hi, Rusty!
Oh , I see!
Yes , I understand now......but no, I have never come across anyone speaking like that.
Out of interest, what sort of age group uses the expression?
Are they younger people?
Or is used across the board?
From what Chris has just said, it is obviously not only used in your locality, because he seems to find it strange that I haven't come upon the words before.
I shall ask my daughters tomorrow ...... but they don't talk like that, themselves.
I agree with you, no need for it, when "said" will do nicely!




Hello, Chris!
Well, I'm certainly not isolated, living as I do on the edge of London!
And I see - and talk to - a fair amount of people in a day!
It's just obviously a term that is not used hereabouts.
However, I shall try eavesdropping on conversations...... and will report back if it I hear it said!



I wonder where Pigale is?
This is just the sort of language discussion that she would like!

Rond here elle, it's only youngsters who use that expression. Maybe up to about 20, though that's a guess.
"Gay" is never going to revert to its original meaning, is it?

You've read my mind, Ros!
I wondered about mentioning that , but wasn't sure it would be considered PC!
It's equivalent - meaning bright and colourful - has never been replaced though, has it?
I rather miss its original usage,

Good morning, Elle!
Overcast here, but the forecast is good!
I would think "was like" is used down in sunny Bromley. but you have not noticed it yet?
Yes, ask your daughters.
It is mainly young folk I hear using it.
There are a few articles about it on the Internet.
Hope this link works!
http://www.phrasemix.com/phrases/someone-was-like-quote

All weather forecasts, including accuweather one for Oxford, show bright sunshine 7 am today. Instead there is full coud clover and a chill wind- I have come indoors to get some warmer clothes! (not complaining, really need some rain).
elle- PC?? meh!

Good morning, Rusty!
It was overcast here too, initially, about 6am....but the sun is shining brightly now...and the sky is again blue.
It was lovely out walking this morning - pleasantly fresh!
I met up with a lot of folk and we all had a good yatter.
I think the maximum temp today is only going to be 24C - says she hopefully!
Yes, your link worked fine...but I am shocked by the article!
It sounds to be endorsing such usage?
This, to me, is not English as it should be spoken.
Do you not agree?
What time are you off to the dentist?
(Or have you already been?)