WIFE-SPEAK (1) Nothing: This means something. Arguments begin with nothing but end with something serious. (2) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not a permission. Don’t. (3) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word which means she thinks she is wasting her time arguing with idiot-man about nothing - for the meaning of ‘nothing’ see (1). (4) That’s OK: This means she is thinking hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake. (5) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour; but if you have been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house, it means five minutes. (6a) Thanks:This means thanks. Do not question or argue, just say ‘you’re welcome’. (6b) Thanks a lot is pure sarcasm and not thanks at all; do not say ‘you’re welcome’. (7) Don’t worry about it, I’ve got it:Used when she told you to do something several times, but is now having to do it herself. Worry about it. You later ask ‘What’s wrong?’ For her response see (1). (8) Fine: Word she uses to end an argument when she is right; you need to shut up now. (9) Whatever: This is her way of saying fuck you.
