Common Phrases Misinterpreted by Orange Countians

“Get Ready To Rumble” What you say to your stomach when you arrive at BJ’s at 7:00 pm on a Saturday night.

“Bring the House Down” Might have to lower the asking price of house bought in 2005.

“Have the Best of Both Worlds” The Angels, The Ducks.

“Nip Something in the Bud” What? Oh, the bud, I was going to say phrase used often at Cosmetic Surgery World on Beach Blvd…never mind. (This is a real place, honest.)

“Talking Points” Cellular towers along freeway.

“Cheaper by the Dozen” Wife’s explanation to husband regarding money “saved” on twelve pairs of shoes bought at Nordstrom’s half-yearly sale. (Goes like this, “They were half off, so, basically you saved more by buying more. I saved you $516!”)

“To Cramp One’s Style” Getting a charley horse while jogging through the Back Bay, in Juicy sweats, while talking on iPhone to “your” contractor.