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About the overuse of the word "clearly"

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HateIsNotGood · 25/02/2019 21:08

Every few years I notice a word that creeps its way into, but not quite, common usage, and "clearly" is currently doing this.

I just hate it - it's really patronizing and because something is "clearly" apparent to you, doesn't mean I (or anyone) sees it the same way although "clearly" you think we should.

Am I the only one that has "clearly" noticed this?

I do have form for this though, so it might just be me - previously it was "good, good" when the speaker actually meant 'good' and before that "strategies" - i won't explain my annoyance at that tho.

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CocoLoco87 · 25/02/2019 22:53

Basically, at the end of the day, you are clearly BU. Do you know what I mean? It's literally so obvious.

BananasAreTheSourceOfEvil · 25/02/2019 22:57

Bravo @CocoLoco87 you just won the thread. Make an acceptance speech, like.

ralphfromlordoftheflies · 25/02/2019 22:59

'Does that make sense?' Used to punctuate every second sentence, usually when talking about something quite self explanatory. Especially when spoken by someone with a broad accent. 'ok?' peppering sentences in a very patronising way, as if the person is checking every few seconds that you understand their truly complex narrative.

Christmasfairy07 · 25/02/2019 23:05

Guilty of saying “ missus” but I quite like it as a term of affection.
I can’t be doing with “ defiantly” either!

SwedishEdith · 25/02/2019 23:19

I love clearly but save it for when I'm arguing and I'm right - obviously.

I detest 'super' and how every attractive woman is 'stunning' or the most routine place/food/event is 'amazing'. Only hear it on here, now I think about it.

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