List some phrases you absolutely abhor..

[MJinZ]

i hate that expression. wtf does it even mean?

Synchronize.

 

[MJinZ]

The only phrase that perplexes me slightly is "What can I do you for".

I do grin occasionally when someone hot says it to me though.

 

[Rubycon]

is suck

 

[SaDiZTiKStyLeZ]

"That's what she said."

 

[Sluggo]

"Closure"

"like"

"I mean"

"ya know"

"Kno wha ohm sayin"

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

"Work smarter not, harder."
"Good managers don't work, they manage."
"Delegate, delegate, delegate."
"You have to invest your time."

 

[MotF Bane]

Not gonna lie.

 

[MJinZ]

Alright, sometimes there are commonly used phrases that I feel shouldn't be so common either because they're a lame cliche or because they make no sense.

1. "let's shift gears" - Wait, so we're slowing down or speeding up? Are we going to go in reverse now? Yet the way people use this term, they're implying to go a different course, a new direction. What people are saying and what they mean are very different in this case.
2. That said - Not only is it bad english, but it nullifies what you just said.
3. Basically - I hate this because it's just bad english, and when it's used repeatedly, it becomes grating on nerves.


I'm sure there are more but I just can't think of them right now. So to spare myself of waiting hours before posting this thread, why not post some of your own that bother you!

1) It can mean you're going in a different direction. Is reverse not a different direction? I think your English needs work.

2) That said - this means "nevertheless or despite or notwithstanding". None of those terms nullifies anything.

3) Basically - your English sucks.

 

[TheStu]

'Hello Mr Smith'
-'Jimmy, Mr Smith was my father!'

'What's up?'
-'The ceiling!'

 

[ShadowOfMyself]

Basically, I dont have anything that really stands out

That said, certain internet stuff like "QQ" gets on my nerves, and also people who use pretentious writing style to score some extra IQ points, which they wish they had in real life

And btw, its "Could HAVE" not "Could OF"

Oh, and I know Im alone here but I hate the whole concept of saying "Thanks"... If Im doing you a favor its because:

1 - I benefit from it somehow
2 - Im happy to help, so Ill do it even if I dont gain anything from it

Both render "Thanks" useless, and if you really want to express your gratitude so much, do it with an action instead of a word

 

[SaDiZTiKStyLeZ]

The only phrase that perplexes me slightly is "What can I do you for".

One time me and my coworker show up to install Office on about 50 computers at a school and one of the secretaries greet us with "How may we take care of you?" Before I could respond my coworker begins cracking up and I'm trying not to laugh as well, at the same time I'm trying to figure out what he was laughing about. But still trying to hold it together and nudge him hard enough so he gets the idea to pull it together and maintain a professional image. :hmm:
The rest of the day went smooth, and I left twinkies in the desk of the hot teacher with big tits.:thumbsup:

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

See sig.

Also, I hate the stupid things that pseudoscientists and marketing people use to make their products sound more fancy, like "hydrolysed plant protein", "scientifically proven", "research has shown", etc. This goes for stupid journalists as well.

"over yonder"

This one only pisses me off when the person saying it gives no indication of direction or location. I often wonder where this magical place called "yonder" is that seems to contain everything I ask certain people for.

Normally when someone says over yonder they point to a direction. It's not really useful for internet conversation, though.

1. "let's shift gears" - Wait, so we're slowing down or speeding up? Are we going to go in reverse now? Yet the way people use this term, they're implying to go a different course, a new direction. What people are saying and what they mean are very different in this case.

I've never heard the phrase used like this. And yes, it is common knowledge that what people say is usually quite different to what they mean. It's nothing new.

2. That said - Not only is it bad english, but it nullifies what you just said.

No it isn't, and no it doesn't. Ever heard of a past participle?

3. Basically - I hate this because it's just bad english, and when it's used repeatedly, it becomes grating on nerves.

From experience, nerves are very hard to grate. Too soft, really. And most of them are too small as well.

I'm sure there are more but I just can't think of them right now. So to spare myself of waiting hours before posting this thread, why not post some of your own that bother you!

Talk about bad English.

 

[Imp]

Touch base

My bad

Tip of the iceberg

 

[guyver01]

"i could care less"


really? how much less could you care? a little? a lot?

 

[her209]

"I think of you as a friend/brother/sister"

 

[guyver01]

"don't put that THERE"

 

[Adrenaline]

Being married for almost 6 years, the one phrase I was told by everyone I would say more than any other is:

"Yes dear."

Simply due to the fact that women think they are ALWAYS right and can NEVER lose a disagreement. So when it gets to a point that she just does not listen I just say that really sarcastically. Thank God it is said rarely.

 

[MJinZ]

"i could care less"


really? how much less could you care? a little? a lot?

"I could care less" is actually pretty loaded. It can be word play or ignorance.

Example: I care a modicum amount, but you are not impressing me

Example 2: I care about what you're saying only insofar as I could passively care. I could care less but it would involve conscious effort.

 

[SandEagle]

"In this day and age"
"think outside the box"
dichotomy
team player

 

[MJinZ]

Touch base

My bad

Tip of the iceberg

Well if it was just a tip, then the Titanic wouldn't have made such a splash huh?

 

[MJinZ]

"In this day and age"
"think outside the box"
dichotomy
team player

Ooh, I'll add:

Demagogue - it is never used properly

 

[zinfamous]

"over yonder"

This one only pisses me off when the person saying it gives no indication of direction or location. I often wonder where this magical place called "yonder" is that seems to contain everything I ask certain people for.

yeah, it only works with a glance-point. you gotta cock your head and point your nose in the direction of yonder when you speak it. otherwise, it's completely meaningless.

i just realized, because of your post, how annoyed I would be if someone told me that without indicating the direction with a signal.

lol.

 

[zinfamous]

"don't put that THERE"

"Wrong hole, FOO!"

 

[Modular]

"I don't mean to <blank>, but..."

No, you do mean to (sound like an asshole, correct someone, etc.) so be a man and come out and just do it.

 

[Rubycon]

"pussification"

Not even a word and is just plain nasty. D: