Subject: Top ten irritating phrases
Posted by: lesley153
Date: Nov 07 08
A top 10 of irritating expressions has been compiled by researchers at Oxford University.
1 - At the end of the day
2 - Fairly unique
3 - I personally
4 - At this moment in time
5 - With all due respect
6 - Absolutely
7 - It's a nightmare
8 - Shouldn't of
9 - 24/7
10 - It's not rocket science
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/debates/3394545/Oxford-compiles-list-of-top-ten-irritating-phrases.html
Do we find any other phrases even more irritating than this lot?
Posted by: lesley153
Date: Nov 07 08
A top 10 of irritating expressions has been compiled by researchers at Oxford University.
1 - At the end of the day
2 - Fairly unique
3 - I personally
4 - At this moment in time
5 - With all due respect
6 - Absolutely
7 - It's a nightmare
8 - Shouldn't of
9 - 24/7
10 - It's not rocket science
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/debates/3394545/Oxford-compiles-list-of-top-ten-irritating-phrases.htmlDo we find any other phrases even more irritating than this lot?
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REDVIKING57
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"I know, right" "And I know left! So, together, we should be able to walk in a straight line - instead of going round in circles! " :)) Reply #301. Jan 27 13, 6:36 PM |
lesley153
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Thanks, VM! *preen* I hadn't heard it before, so I looked it up. I found a clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9dsgZjkQg which suggests a few answers to the despised phrase, not all as polite as yours, Paul. And the clip links to a facebook page! Stop Saying "I know, right?" This expression is nothing but a disgrace and embarrassment to the rest of us who know how to talk. It's simply an ugly combination of words and it does not make sense. Do us a huge favor and just say, "I agree." http://www.facebook.com/groups/28517989394/ Reply #302. Jan 27 13, 8:34 PM |
| lesley153
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"Be strong." What are people thinking when they say it, and what do they hope to achieve? My mother just died. "Be strong." My house is flooded. "Be strong." I have a dangerous illness. "Be strong." The business is bankrupt. "Be strong." My child is ill. "Be strong." Will it infuse me with superhuman power, and stop me collapsing in a little heap, as I undoubtedly would have done if they hadn't said it? Reply #303. Mar 20 13, 7:26 AM |
ga_jam831
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I have heard people say "I borrowed her 50 dollars." when they meant "I loaned her 50 dollars." Reply #304. Mar 29 13, 7:54 AM |
remote9
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"Do you know that..." How am I supposed to know if they haven't told me? Reply #305. Mar 30 13, 10:04 PM |
madhuiyer15
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Another phrase I find as extremely annoying is 'If you don't even know how to do that, you are completely waste.' How can you learn something without anybody teaching you ??? Reply #306. Apr 05 13, 7:49 AM |
daver852 
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"Climate change," "marriage equality," "revenue enhancement." Reply #307. Apr 05 13, 9:29 AM |
| lesley153
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"I didn't tell you because I assumed you already knew." Aaaaargh. Reply #308. Apr 05 13, 10:39 AM |
Play3Away
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Anyway Never mind Don't get your panties in a wad Reply #309. Apr 09 13, 7:48 PM |
| lesley153
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End of. I speak the truth: end of. I believe this to be true: end of. My government is doing a fine job: end of. This is almost as patronisingly dismissively rude as "Talk to the Hand" which, mercifully, seems to have disappeared. Reply #310. Apr 13 13, 3:33 PM |
| paul4760
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"Sir/Ma'am you forgot to give us our homework." "Having said that." "Whaddaya want, a cookie?" "Correct me if I'm wrong." I also chuckle a little bit when someone says " new q ler" or "jool er ee". Reply #311. Apr 13 13, 5:40 PM |
irishrusty
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I go!! Reply #312. May 04 13, 3:47 PM |
| lesley153
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"I go, I come back" was a catchphrase from ITMA. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_That_Man_Again How's it being used now? Reply #313. May 04 13, 4:39 PM |
boxjaw
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Hi Lesley. I don't know if this something that is said in the UK, but it's really been getting under my skin lately. "Bucket list". Everyone has one of these buckets lately. If it's already been posted; you're awesome. Reply #314. May 21 13, 9:19 AM |
| lesley153
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Sorry, Bernard, it's here too. I've seen 101 and 225 and 10,000 things to do before you die, including an article in the Guardian. (Glossary: English gutter press.) Did it come from the film title - things-to-do-before-you-kick-the-bucket list - or did the concept exist before the film? Just faintly curious because I have no immediate plans to make one. Reply #315. May 21 13, 2:02 PM |
| lesley153
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"Channels." Translation: She sort of vaguely reminds us of someone or something, so we'll pretend we know that's the look she was after. That way the reader will fill in for us, so we can save ourselves a lot of effort. Two examples seen in an online rag today: "Dannii Minogue channels masculine chic." Translation: Dannii Minogue has short hair and is wearing tailored clothes. "Smouldering Milla Jovovich channels Elizabeth Taylor glamour with smokey eye make-up..." Translation: Model-turned-actress Milla Jovovich is wearing too much eye make-up. *bangs head on wall and mutters Must Stop Looking At Mail Online* Reply #316. May 21 13, 6:04 PM |
wakerobin
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Slippery slope Reply #317. Jun 30 13, 5:12 AM |
Chavs
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I'm sure it's been mentioned before but "going forward" is the one that's been annoying me for a while. Also, everyone seems to be saying "Really?" in a new special condescending sarcastic manner and i want to slap them. :( Reply #318. Jun 30 13, 5:52 AM |
rosifer
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I hate it when football (soccer) commentators say the team are hoping for a result when they mean they are hoping for a win. Win,lose or draw they have a result! Reply #319. Aug 31 13, 9:39 AM |
brm50diboll
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Anything that uses the passive voice, such as "mistakes were made". Reply #320. Nov 18 13, 10:01 AM |
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