I too have been trying to find an alternate to this phrase. And for “kill 2 birds with one stone,” which also is not a kind phrase (though more “some people might want chicken for dinner” than the cat skinning). But I’d rather an alternate, as not vegetarian et al friendly.
No, Irk - I think it bothers you exactly as much as it should! I’ve always loathed that abhorrent phrase!
I too have been trying to find an alternate to this phrase. And for “kill 2 birds with one stone,” which also is not a kind phrase (though more “some people might want chicken for dinner” than the cat skinning). But I’d rather an alternate, as not vegetarian et al friendly.