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To really hate this phrase

212 replies

Endsofthetowel · 12/12/2023 20:39

And I am being unreasonable

Mucky pup.

It makes me cringe whenever it is used to 3 year old DS. I have no idea why, I am sure its unreasonable, but does anyone else have a strong reaction to a harmless phrase?

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SinnerBoy · 13/12/2023 19:44

POV

It seems to preface anything and to be completely irrelevant.

POV. When you're dancing in the Hacienda! on a selfie video, or whatever.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 13/12/2023 19:41

"Dial it down" also gives me the rage ..... also said in the context of bereavement when I verbalised a particularly unpleasant memory because it was a year since the thing had happened that suddenly flashed up in my brain. I wouldn't have minded so much if the person in question hadn't asked why I'd gone quiet. Still they are generally lovely.... and meant well...... apologies, am a bit brittle and bitter because everything and the time of year I think.

MissBuffyAnneSummers · 13/12/2023 19:29

I prefer mucky puppy

SoTired12 · 13/12/2023 19:29

NalafromtheLionKing · 12/12/2023 21:36

Will top this with the most annoying and cringy line I can think of:

At the end of the day, I’m totes on holibobs with my hubby and famfam, what a Chrimbo combo #feeling blessed #livingmybestlife #holibobsinspo #YOLO

Just noooo 😭

CosmoChops · 13/12/2023 19:27

Sorry - that was meant to be a reply to a specific post. Not sure what went wrong!

alwaystroubleonmn · 13/12/2023 19:27

CuntRYMusicStar · 13/12/2023 19:19

'At this moment in time..' I absolutely hate it. What else would the moment be in?

Someone wrote to me 'presently, at this moment in time' in an email today and I was so irritated

In these challenging times - shut up!!!!
People these days…again shut up!

CosmoChops · 13/12/2023 19:26

I personally like "outwith" and actually find it a fairly useful word in certain work contexts.

I have noticed that some of the expressions mentioned seem to be regional, and therefore may of course sound odd/somewhat annoying to people who are not from that particular region.... "Folk" was mentioned earlier, yet it seems to be used relatively commonly in my area of Scotland and isn't at all a case of people being pretentious.... just a regional quirk.

CuntRYMusicStar · 13/12/2023 19:19

'At this moment in time..' I absolutely hate it. What else would the moment be in?

Someone wrote to me 'presently, at this moment in time' in an email today and I was so irritated

Maggiethecat · 13/12/2023 19:19

MeanMedian · 13/12/2023 18:59

Oh, also, people who describe themselves / others as ‘foodies.’

We all have to eat, David.

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Have to disagree. Some eat to live and others live to eat!

Probably another loathed phrase!

MeanMedian · 13/12/2023 18:59

alwaystroubleonmn · 13/12/2023 18:56

I hate it when people what to give advice and they say “may I ask if you..” or I’m no lawyer/doctor/vet but…
I hate “I’m not being funny but..”
I’m not gonna lie but…
Defo
i hate people calling food divine…actually anything divine really.

Edited

Oh, also, people who describe themselves / others as ‘foodies.’

We all have to eat, David.

alwaystroubleonmn · 13/12/2023 18:59

SanitySlowlyGoing · 12/12/2023 20:43

Ahh, no, this phrase was said by both my mum and my nan when I was little, so it just makes me smile. "Ooh, you little mucky pup, come here..." as I'm being wiped with a wet cloth to within an inch of my life! Haha!
I in turn have used it with my kids.
Imo its just a cheeky kid-friendly phrase 😊
Not many phrases get to me, but my DH has serious issues with the phrase 'it is what it is'! Drives him insane 🤷‍♀️

Edited

How about we are where we are?

alwaystroubleonmn · 13/12/2023 18:56

I hate it when people what to give advice and they say “may I ask if you..” or I’m no lawyer/doctor/vet but…
I hate “I’m not being funny but..”
I’m not gonna lie but…
Defo
i hate people calling food divine…actually anything divine really.

Mumguilt19 · 13/12/2023 18:48

Oh I have so many:

Picky bits/tea
Makes my skin crawl
Nom nom
Doggo/doggy
Furbabies

however as irrational as it may be, the biggest offender for me is Gifting...I hate this so much!!

Spybot · 13/12/2023 17:36

Highlyflavouredgravy · 13/12/2023 06:49

' nip it in the bud' makes me cringe so hard I might just scream

I've got one worse for you. In the States people often say "Nip it in the butt". I have to bite my tongue when I hear that. Also I hate it when I hear people ordering food say to the server " I'll do a x" instead of " I'll have a x" or " May I have a x".

PixieLaLar · 13/12/2023 15:34

backtowinter · 13/12/2023 13:43

Not overly keen on food related threads

Apart from the god awful yum/yummy/nom I hate the verbs used like bung, Chuck,throw, lob, etc. Jamie Oliver has a lot to answer for

Also when someone describes food and a poster says

"Ooh I'm hungry now". You maybe fancy something but that doesn't make you hungry

You missed out toss and drizzle 😂

EmpressaurusOfCats · 13/12/2023 14:59

MeanMedian · 13/12/2023 14:54

People describing their partner as ‘amazing.’

I really doubt they are. Unless they’re a circus performer.

It’s amazing how many things are ‘amazing’ nowadays.

MeanMedian · 13/12/2023 14:54

People describing their partner as ‘amazing.’

I really doubt they are. Unless they’re a circus performer.

Maxus · 13/12/2023 14:21

I will learn you.

No it's I will teach you.

LolaSmiles · 13/12/2023 14:15

A couple I know calll each other bubs.
Makes me a little sick in my mouth
One of my relatives and their partner call each other "babe" all the time. They're also big on PDAs as well. It's quite uncomfortable.

MyBrownEyedHandsomeBoy · 13/12/2023 13:57

A couple I know calll each other bubs.
Makes me a little sick in my mouth

backtowinter · 13/12/2023 13:43

Not overly keen on food related threads

Apart from the god awful yum/yummy/nom I hate the verbs used like bung, Chuck,throw, lob, etc. Jamie Oliver has a lot to answer for

Also when someone describes food and a poster says

"Ooh I'm hungry now". You maybe fancy something but that doesn't make you hungry

timeforacoffeebreak · 13/12/2023 13:38

Anyotherdude · 13/12/2023 00:22

“You Mucky pup” is so much less offensive than the “You Filthy Arab” that was used for the same purpose in my childhood, though… at least there are no racist undertones in “Mucky pup”…

Jesus, that took a turn

CornflakesOnTheSolesOfHerShoes · 13/12/2023 13:32

Ha @HoHoHoliday - whenever the cat comes in from the rain in our house he’s hailed as the “Soggy Moggy”!

I can’t stand “we’re pregnant” or “they’re pregnant”. No. Two people may be having a baby, but only one person is pregnant. Grr.

CurlewKate · 13/12/2023 13:02

@CustardySergeant "WTF? That is beyond sick! What a repulsive woman she is. 😡Surely you've reacted when she's said this?"

Loads of people say this. I hate it. HATE it. But I don't think they mean actually sexy.

irritation2345678 · 13/12/2023 12:58

I hate 'reaching out' or 'just reach out'

Makes me think of the expression'reach around' 😳