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Words or phrases we use, but old tech:

Words or phrases we use, but old tech:

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For instance, a robbery is committed and the digital camera records the event.

So the cops say 'it's all caught on tape' or 'it's on tape'

Any others?


Hang on to your hat!


Take the rap

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Change the record.

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Foot the bill.

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dial the number

which is doubly anachronistic

Middle English (denoting a mariner's compass): from medieval Latin diale ‘clock dial,’ based on Latin dies ‘day.’

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Originally posted by JS357
dial the number

which is doubly anachronistic

Middle English (denoting a mariner's compass): from medieval Latin diale ‘clock dial,’ based on Latin dies ‘day.’
I have you to thank for the idea for this post, so thanks for the time from Posers.


Di-di-dit dah-dah-dah di-di-dit.

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Using a thumb and pinky finger to imitate using a phone, when most people use a rectangular device. Instead, one should hold up a flat palm and put it to their ear.

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Give him the whole nine yards referring to nine yards of belted machine gun ammunition

Horsepower

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Lay some skin on me.

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