I’ve seen “ELI5” at least 4 times this week on here. I know what it means and I hate it. I wish it would stop, but I know it won’t. That’s all.

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How come? ELI5

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Yep, I knew that was coming.

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I love ‘em. If a person can simplify a complex idea, I respect that teacher more, they know the subject matter, and I actually learn something because I’m a dummy.

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Can’t be worse than “hubby”

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There are plenty of current expressions I hate, but I try not to mention them anymore because of the inevitable “pile on the out-of-touch person” nonsense that ensues.

In other words…OP, you have my sympathy, and I hope this thread goes well for you.

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Oh, I don’t expect competent replies at all, though this one certainly is. Expectations already surpassed. Thank you.

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I feel you OP. Plus I had no idea what it meant. I’m like ELI40.

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What does it mean have never seen that

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Huh thanks for telling me!

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