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Annoying buzzwords/phrases.

153 replies

WheresThatCatGoneNow · 01/08/2026 11:15

I keep hearing people say that they "reached out" to a another person or a company/ business/organisation etc.

Why don't they just say that they contacted them? Which is what they actually mean!

It really sets my teeth on edge.

Any thoughts?

OP posts:
Sahara123 · 01/08/2026 11:19

I agree. But then I find myself increasingly getting agitated about annoying phrases these days . It shouldn’t matter . But it does !

FiveShelties · 01/08/2026 11:18

Reached out drives me mad too.

When my Mum died I got an email from someone requesting I reach out if I needed help🙄

Mosaic123 · 01/08/2026 11:17

Yes it's an annoying phrase.