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Over used mumsnet phases?

329 replies

WillTheRealDeanGaffneyPleaseStandUp · 20/07/2026 08:00

You/he/she is a narcissist.

You don't sound very nice/pleasant.

I'm self diagnosed with ADHD/Autism.

She/he must have ADHD/Autism.

You need to make your partner do X. (Because that is how adult relationships work).

Op: I need a new dress.
Mn: here is a shapeless sack the colour of sludge that costs almost £200.

I hate Boden.

I fancy Greg Davies.

...

What have I missed?

OP posts:
Highlighta · 20/07/2026 10:46

OriginalSkang · 20/07/2026 10:35

"I'm going to go against the grain here.." - no one was waiting on bated breath to hear your opinion or really cares what way it goes!

Vile being used for anything mildly annoying

It also really annoys me when people explain a situation by kind of listing facts but still in paragraphs, leaving words out. I think they think they are being succinct, but it makes it harder to read

"Four kids. Went on holiday to Spain. Husband absent" etc.. just type it out properly!

"Four kids. Went on holiday to Spain. Husband absent" etc.. just type it out properly!

This made me laugh. Like bullet points for a presentation.

Then there are the posts that are so long, with no punctuation or paragraphs. And if you have the will to read it, in there will be abbreviations for the most basic words
Gna tell ya abt wt hppnd last nite

I often wonder if it is one of those puzzles we used to get. To see how long it could take to read, and make sense of, a wall of abbreviated words.

My autocorrect would be having none of it though.

Lomonald · 20/07/2026 10:43

mommaham · 20/07/2026 10:41

Get a shit hot lawyer

So does this mean an expensive lawyer or an attractive lawyer or maybe both😀

mommaham · 20/07/2026 10:41

Get a shit hot lawyer

OwlCalledSage · 20/07/2026 10:40

‘Is this outfit fashionable/on trend/stylish?’ followed by 200 posts saying ‘Who cares? Just wear what you want.’ 😡

’I want to try a Hollywood wax. Any tips?’ followed by 200 posts saying ‘why do you want to look like a pre-pubescent child?/this is the fault of the porn industry…’ 🥱

ShouldIStaySelfIsolated · 20/07/2026 10:40

Megifer · 20/07/2026 10:39

Have we had:

A&E. Now.

Im a high earner. (Usually completely irrelevant information)

Shaking and crying

See also:
Police. Now

TigerRag · 20/07/2026 10:39

Grim
Life admin

Megifer · 20/07/2026 10:39

Have we had:

A&E. Now.

Im a high earner. (Usually completely irrelevant information)

Shaking and crying

StrawberryMatchaLatte · 20/07/2026 10:37

"You sound lovely, OP". Used when the OP sounds like a total doormat.

grumpygrape · 20/07/2026 10:36

VestPantsandSocks · 20/07/2026 08:38

Book yourself a hotel for the night.

Or a nice AirBnB

OriginalSkang · 20/07/2026 10:35

"I'm going to go against the grain here.." - no one was waiting on bated breath to hear your opinion or really cares what way it goes!

Vile being used for anything mildly annoying

It also really annoys me when people explain a situation by kind of listing facts but still in paragraphs, leaving words out. I think they think they are being succinct, but it makes it harder to read

"Four kids. Went on holiday to Spain. Husband absent" etc.. just type it out properly!

ShouldIStaySelfIsolated · 20/07/2026 10:35

backslashruby · 20/07/2026 10:34

I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you. I'll bet you bloody well have.

I only saw this for the first time this week! I'd literally never heard it before

backslashruby · 20/07/2026 10:34

I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you. I'll bet you bloody well have.

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 20/07/2026 10:27

DH works long hours in a stressful job

He's a great dad (invariably said about the most lazy fucks imaginable)

Line eyes

6ate9 · 20/07/2026 10:23

Enigma54 · 20/07/2026 10:04

Mental load

A hobby which is “ outing”

LTB ( for every relationship issue!)

“ Explain X, like I’m 5”

Hanging out ( It’s probably a really common phrase IRL too, but it winds up my 55 year old brain! ) 🙈

Kindly/ Gently

” Can I have a handhold?”

I hate the phrase “mental load!!” It’s just tasks or the daily/domestic toil.

Calliopespa · 20/07/2026 10:20

Sherpaio · 20/07/2026 09:33

The “I just need my little family” brigade who think every friendship group is just a toxic nest of vipers.

Or by those who want their MIL to spontaneously vaporise until such time as she pops her clogs and leaves OP an inheritance.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 20/07/2026 10:19

Raera · 20/07/2026 10:11

Didn't want to read and run..

I always think, How would anyone know if you did? 🤔
What about, "Following."

It's not 1995, Jane. 🤦‍♀️

ClairDeLaLune · 20/07/2026 10:18

”AIBU to be absolutely livid/fuming over …” some tiny indiscretion or mild offence.

Enigma54 · 20/07/2026 10:18

mrsneville · 20/07/2026 10:14

The hobby thing infuriates me to no end!

How is your hobby that incredibly niche that everyone would instantly know exactly who you are?!

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Exactly! The mind boggles, particularly as this site attracts a significant number of members. Is said “ hobby” REALLY THAT outing?

Lomonald · 20/07/2026 10:17

mrsneville · 20/07/2026 10:14

The hobby thing infuriates me to no end!

How is your hobby that incredibly niche that everyone would instantly know exactly who you are?!

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I think it shows that the poster lives in a bubble, there is thousands of people on this site nobody will guess who you.are .because your husband golfs/cycles/rock climbs.

ShouldIStaySelfIsolated · 20/07/2026 10:17

mrsneville · 20/07/2026 10:14

The hobby thing infuriates me to no end!

How is your hobby that incredibly niche that everyone would instantly know exactly who you are?!

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I know, unless youre breeding dancing pygmy goats, how is the fact that you do a hobby going to out you?
I think some posters do this to boost post engagement, because you invariably get several posters asking about said hobby/stating that it can't possibly be outing

mrsneville · 20/07/2026 10:14

Enigma54 · 20/07/2026 10:04

Mental load

A hobby which is “ outing”

LTB ( for every relationship issue!)

“ Explain X, like I’m 5”

Hanging out ( It’s probably a really common phrase IRL too, but it winds up my 55 year old brain! ) 🙈

Kindly/ Gently

” Can I have a handhold?”

The hobby thing infuriates me to no end!

How is your hobby that incredibly niche that everyone would instantly know exactly who you are?!

Raera · 20/07/2026 10:11

Didn't want to read and run..

Lomonald · 20/07/2026 10:10

Floatlikeafeather2 · 20/07/2026 09:49

Ditto "Only on MN".

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Yes this, 😀

6ate9 · 20/07/2026 10:10

You are a misogynist.
If you have a difference of opinion.

Enigma54 · 20/07/2026 10:04

Mental load

A hobby which is “ outing”

LTB ( for every relationship issue!)

“ Explain X, like I’m 5”

Hanging out ( It’s probably a really common phrase IRL too, but it winds up my 55 year old brain! ) 🙈

Kindly/ Gently

” Can I have a handhold?”