the phrase has quite literally been used by TERFs in the past to call trans women men. STOP USING IT. By using it, you're only furthering the cause of those who want to tear the LGBTQ+ community apart, regardless of whether you believe trans women are women, and so on.
"But I'm literally trans, what the hell are you going on about?"
All the more reason for you to stop saying the phrase in question! Stop giving ammo to people who want us to not exist.
All the more reason for you to stop saying the phrase in question! Stop giving ammo to people who want us to not exist.
Even better: just stop being exclusionary. Easy fix!