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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cardsfan_027 
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"Epic." Simple as that. Reply #341. Jan 29 15, 7:43 AM |
Mixamatosis
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Agree about "Excuse me" It's meant to be a polite way of introducing a question or seeking to get past someone but people now use it in a more aggressive way. It's often now used to mean "I object to what you've just said" or "How dare you!" Reply #342. Jul 24 15, 6:38 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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Also "Awesome" Very few things genuinely inspire "awe" and the adjective should be used more selectively for those things that really do. I also dislike the use of the word "like" as in "she's like" (followed by what she said) and "he's like" (followed by what he said). What's wrong with she said and he said? Reply #343. Jul 24 15, 6:44 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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Also I don't like the expression that someone has "passed" as if they have just walked by or as if it's less hurtful to use a euphemism. We all die, why can't we use the word? I also hate phrases like "take him out" instead of "kill him" and "collateral damage" which makes it sound like a bit of furniture was damaged instead of people. Also I hate euphemisms for sacking someone - such as "we have to let you go" as if the person was requesting to go and you've just done them a favour by agreeing to it. Reply #344. Jul 24 15, 7:10 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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Sorry but I'm on a bit of a roll now (Is that an irritating phrase?). I've just heard a catchphrease on T.V and it's reminded me that I hate stupid unfunny catchphrases that some people insist on repeating all the time. I don't understand the need for catchphrases at all. Are people so untalented that they feel they won't be noticed unless they have a catchphrase? Reply #345. Jul 24 15, 7:14 PM |
HairyBear
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Mix, your comment reminds me of a Simpsons episode where, near the end of the show, about 20 different Simpsons characters run through their catchphrases, and at the end, Lisa just scowls and says, "If anyone wants me, I'll be in my room," and Homer says, "What kind of a catchphrase is that?" Reply #346. Sep 22 15, 1:33 PM |
Car0lina
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Awesome! Reply #347. Sep 22 15, 6:17 PM |
| Car0lina
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Good job! Reply #348. Sep 22 15, 6:17 PM |
Creedy
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"Having said that" Reply #349. Nov 05 15, 4:13 AM |
Xanadont
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What I find much more annoying than overused phrases is the overuse of initials and acronyms. If I go to the GP he wants to check my BSL, BMI, BP etc. If there's a problem he may refer me to ENT, ADL, CVTS etc. Then when I need to pay my account I'm asked if I am covered by HBF, MBF, BUPA etc. I'm not picking on the medical profession, it's just the first example that popped into my head. Maybe I'm just cranky and need a good feed so I'll nip down the road in my SUV and buy a BLT washed down with an OJ. Reply #350. Nov 26 15, 11:56 PM |
HairyBear
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Good examples, xanadont, but I don't think they begin to compare to the military's use of acronyms for every possible thing. I swear my brother would say something like, "[Curse word] [acronym] [curse word] [acronym] [curse word] [acronym]!" And I'd be looking at him wondering what the [curse word] he was talking about. Reply #351. Dec 12 15, 10:16 PM |
Mommakat
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One that I find particularly irritating (and I am not going to troll through to see if already mentioned) is "far out"----far out where? Can't see the sense in that expression. I have a young acquaintance who used to regularly use it till I pulled her up. Frankly I think she was just parroting someone else and thought it was clever to use it without stopping to think about if it really meant anything. Reply #352. Dec 12 15, 11:43 PM |
C30
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"It has to be said".............no it doesn't! Reply #353. Dec 13 15, 2:48 AM |
Blackdresss
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Disclaimer: This is my opinion. My opinion is my own. I mean no harm or malice. Everyone is free to say and think whatever they want. We don't all have to agree to get along. "That being said..." I always praise our team and teammates when we do a "good job!" They're "awesome!" Even "At the end of the day...!" But e-fingernails on the e-chalkboard for me is anything that begins with "The FT gods are smiling on you!" or "The FT gods were not good to me today" or "Surely the FT gods will..." There are no "FT gods." Your scores, and how you play -- all of it is completely controlled by you. You win a few, you lose a few, it all evens out. This is a "no-brainer." Except where Duel Ties are concerned, and that is obviously just full-on evil! :) Reply #354. Dec 14 15, 9:22 PM |
| Blackdresss
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Oh my God, I killed this thread! I'm sorry, that was not my intention at all. Come back, come back! Reply #355. Jan 04 16, 6:44 AM |
| HairyBear
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*chuckles* If you look at the dates, this thread was fairly widely ignored for long stretches anyway, Elle. Reply #356. Feb 17 16, 10:38 PM |
| HairyBear
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"a man who needs no introduction" Then why are you introducing him? Reply #357. Feb 18 16, 12:33 AM |
| Mixamatosis
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Starting every sentence with "So". Reply #358. May 03 16, 2:25 PM |
lesley153
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"I'm not quite sure" used to mean I think I know, but I'm scared of getting it wrong in public. It now means "What?!? I haven't got the first clue what the answer is. I don't even understand the question!" Why can't we just say "I have no idea"? Reply #359. Jun 15 16, 11:11 AM |
| HairyBear
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I have no idea, Lesley. Reply #360. Jun 17 16, 8:03 AM |
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