- What they say: “It could be one of several things.”
What they mean: “I havent the foggiest idea whats wrong with you.” - What they say: “Are you sure you havent had this before?”
What they mean: “Because youve got it again.” - What they say: “Id like to run that test again.”
What they mean: “The lab lost your blood sample.” - What they say: “Insurance should cover most of this.”
What they mean: “Youll have to sell your house to cover the rest.” - What they say: “These pills have very few side effects.”
What they mean: “You may experience sudden hair growth on your palms.” - What they say: “Why dont you go over your symptoms with me one more time.”
What they mean: “I dont remember who you are.” - What they say: “Theres a lot of this going around.”
What they mean: “And well give it a name as soon as we figure out what it is.”
David Grimes in Sarasota Herald-Tribune, quoted in Readers Digest, May, 1994, p. 112