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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Sizzileen
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1. Don t let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya 2. just like cream and sugar 3. Granma always said 4. ya can t take it with ya 5. what s love got to do with it? 6. what you talkin bout Willis 7. catch ya later 8. Gone with the wind, in with the tide 9. call me anything but late for dinner 10. As sands throught the hourglass, so goes the days of our lives Reply #101. May 23 09, 10:21 AM |
Robin8or 
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Trust me It'll be okay No, this time I really mean it OMG You can take that to the bank Reply #102. Jun 06 09, 7:29 AM |
beergirllaura
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Okay, these are not actually phrases, just words, but they are still irritating. Everyone I work with has the same first name. Hey. And at least half of the people I deal with seem to use 'like' every third or fourth word. Reply #103. Jul 27 09, 3:01 PM |
Sandstar12
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This has made me realise how many really annoying words/phrases there are out there. I'd better be really careful about what I say now at risk of being a culprit myself. Some of the annoying things my sister frequently says: 1. Calling people "love" (grr... I am NOT her love, I am her sister and it must be one of the most patronising terms when used in that context) 2. "Chill!" - This is immediately going to have the opposite effect and I just get more worked up by it (I know, I shouldn't let her get to me) 3. I have to agree with "like" used in every sentence. Whatever the person has to say could be said in half the time if they learned to speak properly 4. "Oh my God" also annoys - It is commonly used by people who either do not believe in God or a god... Speaking of "like", when my sister went to London a few years ago for a football academy she picked up the most awful London accent. Once back in the south-west of England it sounded increasingly out of place and she repeatedly said "layke" (she was in a "like" phase at the time) so much that I actually took to throwing cushions at her every time. Unfortunately whilst it took her a little under a week to pick up the accent it took her about a month to lose it. Reply #104. Aug 02 09, 1:53 PM |
| Trigger7
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I am having a difficult time with , like, you know, the kids in their 30's who tell a story about "Back in the Day." At their age, they have little idea what Back in the Day truly means. Why can't they just say, "When I was younger", or "A few years ago?" So, like, now you , like know, where I', coming from. Reply #105. Aug 02 09, 2:56 PM |
| Trigger7
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sorry, missed the m in I'm in previous rant. Reply #106. Aug 02 09, 2:57 PM |
| GreenGal
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I really hate it when people say 'Oh, you wouldn't understand, you're too young/old/a girl....' Reply #107. Aug 26 09, 2:19 AM |
REDVIKING57
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"Whats your favourite......." Durrr! Brain dead question off the starboard bow! Reply #108. Aug 26 09, 1:56 PM |
| cydonia325
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"Maximum respect". Too many Ali G wannabees in my household... Reply #109. Aug 26 09, 2:30 PM |
uc0nnfan92
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when people call you "Sweetie". Ehhh, makes me feel like a little kid. Reply #110. Aug 26 09, 5:40 PM |
| lesley153
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My mother-in-law always called me "darlin'" when she was being patronising. Made me feel like giving her a fat lip. Reply #111. Aug 28 09, 3:41 PM |
| lesley153
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"Apologies if anyone else has posted that." Translation: I want you all to know what I think, but I can hardly be expected to waste my time and intellect reading what any of you think. Answer: Would it really kill you to check? OK, you're not interested in what has already been posted, so why should we be interested in what you have to say? Reply #112. Aug 28 09, 3:53 PM |
Bellevue
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In order: "No Worries" - always spoken in a condescending, controlling way, due to immense insecurity. It implies that the person spoken to, WAS worried or emotionally unstable, and is meant to end abruptly the conversation. "What's Up?"- Almost always, when this is spoken to me, besides cheapening the talk, it is meant to be rude, and to state that the person is not interested in talking with me, now or ever. All profanity, especially from USA youth. This was unheard of a decade ago, and I don't know how it happened. They should be fined and confined to community service. "My bad"- Silly, trite, and it puts one's self down. "Dude" - Absolutely condescending, if spoken to a professional, educator, etc., and ridiculous even for youth culture. Any such words from Los Angeles. Reply #113. Jun 23 10, 9:19 AM |
dolly_llama
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Whateverrrr! Reply #114. Jun 23 10, 9:26 AM |
lesley153
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"No worries" and also "no problem" or "that's fine" when you've just told someone you're too ill to do something you were supposed to do. No it's not fine! I'm ill! Reply #115. Jun 23 10, 11:21 AM |
DR.NO
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Awesome - blecch! Reply #116. Jun 23 10, 12:39 PM |
| xbunny
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"Whateverrr" "That was before my time" "To tell you the truth" "Ya eh,ya eh,ya eh," Reply #117. Jun 24 10, 1:38 AM |
sasha67
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"Like" and "UMM" every other word especially along with the eye rolling that goes along with it. I really hate "fixin to". As "Im fixin to go to the store". I suppose its regional where Im living. Originally from Chicago but now in a small towm in SE New Mexico. My husband tells me there is a sign in Texas that says: "Fixin To,The State Verb Of Texas". I dont know if he is teasing me or not. Reply #118. Jun 24 10, 6:15 AM |
| Hineboxing
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"Whatever". Hate that one. Reply #119. Jun 24 10, 7:58 AM |
Cymruambyth
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Sasha, your post reminded me of one of my pet linguistic peeves - people offering to fix me a drink. Who wants a drink that was previously broken? Why don't they just get me a drink or mix me a drink? Reply #120. Jun 24 10, 11:09 AM |
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