“Uh huh,” “sure, honey,” or “yes, dear”
Translated: Absolutely nothing. It’s a conditioned response.
“It would take too long to explain”
Translated: “I have no idea how it works.”
“I was listening to you. It’s just that I have things on my mind.”
Translated: “That girl standing on the corner is a real babe.”
“Take a break honey, you’re working too hard.”
Translated: “I can’t hear the game over the vacuum cleaner.”
“That’s interesting, dear.”
Translated: “Are you still talking?”
“I can’t find it.”
Translated: “It didn’t fall into my outstretched hands, so I’m completely clueless.”
“What did I do this time?”
Translated: “What did you catch me at?”
“You look terrific.”
Translated: “Oh, please don’t try on one more outfit, I’m starving.”
“I’m not lost. I know exactly where we are.”
Translated: “No one will ever see us alive again.”