Since we seem to be allowing phrases, in addition to words, let me throw one into the mix.
We all know what this means in a sports context and I suspect I've used this one before.
But how can a sports team "control its fate?" By definition, fate is something one cannot control. It is destined to happen. The Greek fates are doing all the work, after all, cutting threads and such. Might as well roll with it.
"Control your destiny" might be the same thing.
Is this an oxymoron? Cognitive dissonance? Is "Duke controls its outcome" better?
I always like it when Duke controls its destiny. But, I still cringe whenever I hear it.
Maybe, that's cognitive dissonance.
What say ye?
And to Acymetric's post, 'could care less" drives me to at least consider homicide.
Figuratively, of course.
Seems both
arrogant and ignorant at the same time.