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
Agus-Indonesian
SammieSAM-eeEnglish
TylerTIE-lərEnglish
Lindiwe-Southern African, Zulu
Cleena-Irish
Yankel-Yiddish