Linguistic conundrum

[lapsedhibee]

For the last couple of decades when I have asked someone do me a favour, I have very often introduced the request by saying "Can you fix it for me to ...."

Now that the originator of the phrase has been outed as a filthy beast, should I stop using the phrase (lest I be thought an apologist or sympathiser), or has it been in use so long that it now stands on its own, completely independently of its origins?

U or non-U? :dunno:

[Hibrandenburg]

I would imagine the phrase "fix it" meaning "arrange it" has been around much longer than JS.

[jodjam]

Pop on a shell suit, get yersel in front of a mirror and say the phrase. If it looks daft then it's time to change ;)

[hibsbollah]

I think youre safe with 'can you fix it for me'.
However, saying 'jingle jangle jewellery, jingle jangle jewellery' or even 'can you see what it is yet?' should probably be avoided these days.

[Hibbyradge]

"Fix it" sounds North American.

I'm much more comfortable with "arrange".

[Twa Cairpets]

For the last couple of decades when I have asked someone do me a favour, I have very often introduced the request by saying "Can you fix it for me to ...."

Now that the originator of the phrase has been outed as a filthy beast, should I stop using the phrase (lest I be thought an apologist or sympathiser), or has it been in use so long that it now stands on its own, completely independently of its origins?

U or non-U? :dunno:

Ltyf

[McSwanky]

Personally I'm just disappointed that my Jimmy Savile/Tarzan joke doesn't seem to be as well received these days. Not that it was ever very well received as it's a **** joke...

[heretoday]

"Fix it" sounds North American.

I'm much more comfortable with "arrange".

First thing I thought was "fix it" is yet another Americanism. Then I remembered the dreaded Savile.

I'm not keen on "can you do me a favour?"

It usually means can you do something totally humdrum and routine which I can't be arsed to do myself.