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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sportsherald
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This list could be endless. I also dislike 'my bad.' partly because it is used in place of "I'm sorry." Similarly, "I'm just sayin'" is used as some kind of permit to say something rude or offensive. In closing, I cringe every time "closure" is used (often) in the media and elsewhere. Reply #281. Mar 18 12, 5:57 PM |
turbotude 
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I agree with that, Sports! Reply #282. Mar 18 12, 9:21 PM |
merrijig
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"The Big Picture" is another one that grates at me Reply #283. Mar 21 12, 8:49 AM |
| merrijig
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I noticed the reference to "my bad" in a previous post. That one has always puzzled me. I understand the impugned meaning, but I have no clue as to how it was derived. "My Bad" referring to "Bad Breath", "Bad Manners", "Bad Makeup", "Bad Mistake" ... the options are endless... It is an odd one for sure, and sounds as bad as it is odd. Reply #284. Mar 21 12, 8:54 AM |
| turbotude
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It irritates me when someone says, "yeah yeah yeah" in rapid, machine-gun-succession to indicate he/she understands what another person is saying. Where on earth did THAT come from? Reply #285. Mar 25 12, 1:15 PM |
| lesley153
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I think THAT came from primaeval pig rudeness, because it usually translates to "I'm doing the chat. Your job is to be quiet and listen. What I have to say is worth listening to." ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Latest peeve arises from today's visit to a supermarket. " See reverse for cooking instructions. " And it's always, always written on packaging enclosing something dead and oozing blood. Reply #286. Mar 25 12, 1:40 PM |
| turbotude
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Thanks, Lesley! I thought the 'yeah yeah yeah' might have originated in a film or bad sitcom. Rude is RIGHT! Ugh! Reply #287. Mar 27 12, 5:46 PM |
bionic4ever
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Great list! (And "At the end of the day" really trips my trigger!) Reply #288. Apr 05 12, 2:15 PM |
| turbotude
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Well, Bionic, I've been known to say (when wrapping up a story) "when all is said and done......." I guess we all at one point in time, utter a cliche even if we don't MEAN to. It IS a good list. Many of those raise my hackles, too, even though I'm trying to be more tolerant of those who are less perfect. (just KIDDING!) :-) Reply #289. Apr 06 12, 1:50 PM |
timence
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"The reason why" bothers me. It means precisely the same thing as "the reason" or "why"...so why complicate things? Reply #290. Apr 25 12, 12:06 AM |
prana
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awesome It's totally annoying and used to describe things that aren't even close to being "awesome". Reply #291. May 06 12, 4:10 PM |
alexis722
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Overuse of the word 'closure.' Reply #292. May 06 12, 5:06 PM |
| alexis722
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And the phrase, "the reason is because..." It's "The reason is that..." yatayatayata is also getting there as well as the constant use of terms like 'like', 'ya know', 'knowd I'm sayin' and variations. So I sez to her...........So he goes..............So I'm like........... Reply #293. May 06 12, 5:12 PM |
| alexis722
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Most of these are fillers/non-language for when a person simply does not know what to say, knowd I mean? Reply #294. May 06 12, 5:14 PM |
| alexis722
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and......IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING......... "Everybody knows............" "{The omniscient} THEY say............" "Don't tell anyone, but........." Reply #295. May 06 12, 6:26 PM |
BIG_Flicker
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Quite simply...."Whatever!!!", even more so when shortened to "Whateva!!". That, to me, is a defeated argumentalist. Reply #296. Jun 29 12, 6:51 PM |
| alexis722
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How about a true fact? Reply #297. Jun 29 12, 7:32 PM |
| alexis722
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I'm tellin' ya the engrish langrage is goin' to the dogs in a handbasket! Reply #298. Jun 29 12, 7:34 PM |
| lesley153
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Will you be able to do that? "Yes, no problem." Thank you so much for your help! "No problem." I'm sorry I won't be able to make the appointment - I'm not at all well. "No problem. We'll just rearrange it." My child won't be able to come to school today - he's been up all night puking. Of course that means I've been up all night too... "No problem. Thanks for ringing." My husband won't be at work - his mother died last night. "No problem. I'll tell his department." That food I bought off you has given the whole family food poisoning. "No problem. Next time you're passing, you can pop it back to us for a refund." What a carefree world we live in. There are no problems! I just thanked a stranger for her help, and she said "You're welcome." I didn't imagine it, did I? Just before I fainted? I've just fallen over and it really hurts. "No problem." Reply #299. Jan 26 13, 6:33 PM |
veronikkamarrz
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Oh Lesley, you've done it again! Love it. I've been hearing, "I know, right?" Whatever you say, that is the response...I never know what to say next. Reply #300. Jan 26 13, 8:48 PM |
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