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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krabbitt
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"All that glitters is not gold" and other similar sayings. This means that gold does not glitter. It should say "Not all that glitters is gold." K Reply #421. Nov 21 17, 3:03 PM |
Mixamatosis 
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Krabbit. Isn't this a quotation from Shakespeare, though he said "glisters" not glitters? "Not all that glitters is gold" is not as poetic sounding. Reply #422. Nov 22 17, 2:31 AM |
| Mixamatosis
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In 3 separate, unconnected interviews, I've heard 2 actors and a director say "in particularly". Correctly it should be either "in particular" or just "particularly". Reply #423. Nov 22 17, 2:33 AM |
| Mixamatosis
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I hate it when people use the word "simplistic" as if it means the same as "simple". It doesn't. "Simplistic" is usually used as a criticism because it means treating complex issues in an overly simple way. "Simple" simply means not complicated. Reply #424. Dec 15 17, 12:50 PM |
Blackdresss
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ikr? Even spelled out, "I know, right?" drives me batty. And it's never spelled out. Reply #425. Dec 22 17, 7:22 PM |
Skyflyerjen
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"Actually..." I have an intelligent cousin who likes to correct people three times his age. "Actually, I read that..." "Actually, that's not true..." "Actually, you're wrong..." Reply #426. Feb 15 18, 10:28 AM |
| Mixamatosis
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I've noticed that a lot of people now use "ugh" as an expression but originally it was an expression of disgust. I can tell by what they write that they are meaning to be complimentary, so how did "ugh" go from one meaning to the opposite. I think sometimes people pick up words without understanding their meaning, use them in a different way and that then the new usage spreads via texts or on the internet, but it's getting more difficult to work out what people mean as more and more critical words are used in a complimentary way - bad - sick and many others. The older generation still use them in the older way, so you have to guess at the age of the person to guess the meaning now. Reply #427. Feb 18 18, 5:12 PM |
| Skyflyerjen
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You're right! To me, "ugh" is definitely a word used in disgust. I remember in the 80's "gnarly" was both cool and gross... who knows. Reply #428. Feb 20 18, 11:42 AM |
Memorycat65
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When newscasters use the phrase "Reporting to you live, here on the ground": where else would they be? Very overused and irritating. Reply #429. Feb 28 18, 8:37 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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Memorycat. I understand your annoyance, but that expression may be to verify that they are not in the studio saving budgets by pretending to be on site with a CGI or other false "background behind them. Of course they might not be telling the truth..... Reply #430. Mar 09 18, 10:57 AM |
ramonesrule
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Not a phrase and not quite the same thing because this word doesn't exist but I hate it when people say "irregardless" Reply #431. Sep 23 19, 5:54 PM |
| Skyflyerjen
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Or when people say, "I could care less!" when they mean "I could not care less." They're saying they care! Reply #432. Sep 24 19, 10:56 AM |
rockstar51
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Addicting? Where does that come from? Addict is a noun, not a verb. The correct word is addictive. Reply #433. Oct 12 19, 4:05 AM |
| rockstar51
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At my work, we have to write a quarterly report, and we are scored a mark of 1 - 5. Scoring a 1 means you are not doing your job, and a 5 meaning you are excelling at it, going above and beyond....but apparently you have to be a "rocket scientist" to score a 5. I work in surveying and mapping, which means nobody can ever score a 5 as none of us is a rocket scientist. That phrase gets on my last nerve. Reply #434. Oct 12 19, 4:11 AM |
Cymruambyth
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People who say "Back in the day" irritate me. Along with those who say "irregardless" when they mean "regardless" and "I could care less" when they man "I couldn't care less". Reply #435. Oct 16 19, 4:13 PM |
| Cymruambyth
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"Plan ahead" is a stupid and all-too-common phrase. Has anyone ever tried to plan backwards? Isn't "ahead" implied in "plan"? Reply #436. Oct 16 19, 4:15 PM |
rubytops
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People I hardly know like shop assistants etc saying See you later. I always feel like saying please remind me where and at what time So will see you later. Reply #437. Nov 03 19, 7:28 AM |
jabb5076
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It drives me crazy when people say “anyways” instead of anyway. It’s become so ubiquitous that I even read it quite often in novels—even historical fiction. Grrr. Reply #438. Nov 03 19, 9:44 AM |
johnnycat777
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"Don't patronize me". In movies or tv this has to be the most overused and annoying phrase. Funny though in real day to day life I have never heard those words spoken once. Reply #439. Dec 21 19, 5:31 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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I don't like the phrase 'from the get go'. It seems ungrammatical. I prefer 'from the beginning' or 'from the start' or 'from the outset'. Reply #440. May 11 20, 2:24 PM |
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