but who's counting



but who's counting

A phrase dismissing the quantity of something just mentioned. Can be used in a passive-aggressive manner (because someone is obviously counting if they can readily enumerate something). A: "Well, you've only worked three hours this week, but who's counting?" B: "I'm sorry, sir, but I've been sick all week." I've had four pieces of candy, but who's counting? Pass me another!
See also: but, count

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GertieGUR-tee (English), KHER-tee (Dutch)English, Dutch
GÖZde-Turkish
Gasparo-Italian
Dominicusdo-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch
Rohesia-Medieval English (Latinized)
Lisa['li:zə]