Etymology Journal · C
Call me old-fashioned
Meaning
- A phrase used before stating an opinion that favors traditional values or older ways of doing things. It is a way to admit that your views might be considered dated.
Polite, modest
Used in a sentence
- Call me old-fashioned, but I still prefer writing letters by hand.
- Call me old-fashioned, but I think people should dress up for dinner.
- Call me old-fashioned, but I like to talk to a human on the phone.
The backstory
Standard English construction used to soften the delivery of a conservative preference. It is an acknowledgment of the changing times.
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