360 degrees/180 degrees

You'd be surprised at the number of times I hear this one misused.

When you want to imply that something is the exact opposite, use the phrase "180 degrees." If you say, "My job is 360 degrees from my old one," what you're really saying is it's exactly the same, since 360 degrees is a complete circle.

Let's clarify. If you turn around and stop at 180 degrees, you'd be facing the opposite direction. By completing the circle, you'd be at 360 degrees, thus back to your starting point.

So wise up, people. When you want to mention a situation is totally different, it's 180 degrees. Otherwise, there are 360 reasons why your statement makes absolutely no sense.

Are we finally clear on this? Good.