"I like it because of the visual of a non-living object having legs. The first time I heard it, I thought it meant the idea was so bad it needed to get out of here, but in fact it means the total opposite! I think it's really cute." ― Jihan Fawaz, a Lebanese language instructor who runs the YouTube account Learn Turkish With Jihan
"Once, my students asked me what my favorite English word was, and after a brief but vigorous thinking spurt, I realized that it's probably 'squeaky clean.' The reason I like it is the unexpectedness: We usually determine cleanliness by visual signals... Additionally, 'squeaking' may well be my favorite onomatopoeic word..." ― Irina Zaykovskaya, a lecturer in Russian and linguistics at the University of Minnesota
"It might seem fake and forced at times, but I really like the sentiment behind 'Have a nice day.' I always leave with a smile on my face. And it's a phrase that is so synonymous with Americans, too." ― Macca Sherifi, a British travel blogger at An Adventurous World
"Knowing what this one means comes with two bonuses: First, the phrase reassures me that the situation or problem is not a difficult one. The second bonus is that it gives me the image of chocolate cake in my mind..."
"The phrase 'a piece of cake' reassures me that the situation is not a difficult one while providing a delightful imagery of chocolate cake, enhancing my mood."
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