Oxford University compiled this list of the ten most irritating phrases being used today. These are some good choices, but I know that there are more out there that are equally as irritating. Here's the list, and I have added my choice at the end. Feel free to add some of yours!
The top ten most irritating phrases:
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
And my top irritating phrase is "My thing is..................." Different variations of this phrase ("but my thing is;" "and my thing is;" "See, my thing is;".....) are used mainly by extremely self-centered individuals who sincerely believe that their opinions are always welcome, valued, and relevant. Most of the time, of course, they're not, but this fact isn't enough stop these folks from sharing them with you, or anyone within earshot, because, quite frankly, it's "their thing", right? Their moment, their cause, their project, their feelings, their point of view, their demands, their issues..........and who wouldn't want to know what "their thing" is, right? Of course we do, because after all, it is "their" world!
Adrian
2 comments:
Hi Adrian hope you and your family are keeping well.
Good list in the UK we have a few
1, do you know what I mean (is literally said at the end of every sentence)
2 Pukka - meaning really good
3.Am I bovvered! a phase coined by a comediene Catherine Tate for character Lauren.
bovvered is slang for bothered.
enjoy the rest of your weekend
Yasmin
xx
I saw this report too.
Included on my list;
1.Know what I mean...
2.whatever....
3.bless your little ole heart (I live in the south)
4uh-uh
Laini
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