expressions that (irrationally) irritate you

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What expressions really irritate you?

My pet hate is 'gently' - somebody gently pointed something out, gently told them.

I know it's irrationally, don't gently tell me anything just tell me! I'm a grown up, I can take it

'It is what it is' 😒

@Bbq1
But 'covvid' is correct, no?
An elderly friend tells me so.
the rest of the world has it wrong.
In fact 'Covvid' is all a fuss about nothing, apparently. Back in the day they didn't make a fuss like all these Snowflakes on Instra (sic)
So, he'll not be adjusting his behavior, or having a jab. No siree.
And anyone who does is stupid. Apparently.
All his opinions come from the Daily Mail.
Grrrr....

Prep/prepping annoys me. What's wrong with preparation/ preparing?

The only people I know who pronounce it covvid are doctors. I assume they know something I don't but I still want to punch them in the face for it.

Vanishingly small

To die for.

fur babies

@IncludeWomenInTheSequel

The only people I know who pronounce it covvid are doctors. I assume they know something I don't but I still want to punch them in the face for it.

That's helpful, thanks @IncludeWomenInTheSequel

clearly, after I read my post back, I have a problem with the person, rather than their pronunciation of Covvid

vocal fry is a hideous mutation, whereby the speaker cannot summon the energy to speak clearly and sort of croaks.

When people use the past participle incorrectly.

"My house needs cleaned."
"My dog needs walked."

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😰

My house needs cleanING
My dog needs WalkING

But obviously that's not irrational 😉

Hahaha agree with 'I have mental health'.... Everyone does, just like every one has physical health. You need to clarify what state it is in.

Same with 'I have post natal' - that's more of an americanism. I mean yeah, every woman who has just had a baby is post natal. You do need to add the 'depression' or 'anxiety'.

"Am I right in thinking" before telling you.

I hate 'hope that helps' - so self satisfied. Plus if people are leaving the office/group for a while - 'play nicely'. As if they're in an elevated position and a civilising influence on the mob. Whereas the reality is that no one will give them a second thought while they're absent and things will continue exactly as normal.

@DaylightSunlight

'Circa'

Can't stand it. Why not just write 'in'.

This was me circa 2010
I attended Uni with her circa 1904

Because circa doesn't mean in - though I suppose people may be incorrectly using it that way.

It means 'about' or 'approximately'.

One of my pet hates is 'courtesy call'. Usually used by people cold calling to try and sell you something you don't want. The call usually goes something like this: 'Hello. My name is x from y company and I'm just making a quick courtesy call to let you know that we are in your area next week and ...'

Similarly l, I remember the estate agent we sold our last house with (admittedly many years ago) insisted on describing the front path as a 'courtesy path'.

Devildeepbluesea - I think that's Scottish

"You are enough."

FUUUUUUUUCK OOOOOOOFFFFFFFFFFFF.

'Ticks all the boxes.'
'Jump on a train.'
'May I make a suggestion?'
'If you know what I mean.'
'It is what it is.'

@DaylightSunlight

'Circa'

Can't stand it. Why not just write 'in'.

This was me circa 2010
I attended Uni with her circa 1904

Circa doesn't mean the same as "in", it means approximately. So I agree - if a person knew the exact year they did something, it would make zero sense to use it. It's more often used for historical events where there's uncertainty re timeframe it happened, e.g. building was built circa 1900.

@Fifthtimelucky

Exact same thoughts at approx the same time!

I'm not being funny
Don't take this the wrong way

I always brace myself to be completely offended when someone prefixes a statement with this 🤣

I cant stand the term "triggering"
Trigger warnings, I feel so triggered

Life doesn't come with a trigger warning!

Also the term "cancel culture" can in the bin!

"Hubby" gives me rage.

Also "Onboarding" e.g. induction for new starters at work. They're starting a new job, not going on a frigging cruise.

@mama4321

Am I the only one.........

Yes! Especially on AIBU someone will say "am I the only one who likes cheese" or "am I the only one who thinks sex is great".... obviously you're NOT the only one!!

To keep an eye on something. Like am I taking out my eyes? Perhaps I'll keep it in my view. Or I'll prioritise bearing it in mind. I don't like the idea of spying.

@DaylightSunlight

'Circa'

Can't stand it. Why not just write 'in'.

This was me circa 2010
I attended Uni with her circa 1904

Maybe because they don't mean the same thing?