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Phrases you hate

248 replies

Flyingfish2019 · 13/12/2019 23:31

Which are the phrases you hate in a conversation?

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SleepyReindeer · 14/12/2019 01:17

StayClassy how is irregardless not a real word?! It's as real as the words real and word!

Namestranger · 14/12/2019 01:32

"perfectly acceptable" (usually said by someone who needs to unclench)

"Tucked up in bed and fast asleep" (said by adults to/about other adults)

Amibeingnaive · 14/12/2019 01:41

@SleepyReindeer 😄 I read my DS the riot act yesterday morning for referring to his stomach as his tummy.

Amibeingnaive · 14/12/2019 01:56

'Can I get...?' is unforgivably vulgar.

'You do you' also ranks highly.

Knowhowufeel · 14/12/2019 02:02

I identify as/ my pronouns are:

You can fuck right off with that shit!

Madcatwoman68 · 14/12/2019 02:05

The exact same thing

Ugh just no.
It is exactly the same is how I was taught at school

Tinyandpetite · 14/12/2019 02:20

Catch/ caught feelings and hay ho Xmas Angry

StayClassySally · 14/12/2019 03:15

Irregardless is a word sometimes used in place of regardless or irrespective, which has caused controversy since the early twentieth century, though the word appeared in print as early as 1795.[1] Most dictionaries list it as non-standard or incorrect usage, and recommend that "regardless" should be used instead

drigon · 14/12/2019 03:23

I also really dislike Crimbo and Xmas. Also the phrase 'in and of itself'. I'm sure there are many others too.

drigon · 14/12/2019 03:24

Oh yes, 'living my best life!' Yuck!

MayLeaveADentInYourSofa · 14/12/2019 03:25

"but that's just me"

Really, it is not. Your thoughts and opinions are not unique.

Pierrettelasanguinaire · 14/12/2019 03:41

read my DS the riot act yesterday morning for referring to his stomach as his tummy
Hm. Are you sure he meant stomach as opposed to abdomen?

recklessruby · 14/12/2019 18:29

Making memories.
Mummy friends.
Mumma bear.
You do you.
N things ie bumpsnbabies, catsndogs or catzndogz and a terrible shop when i was younger...Fags N Mags

Andysbestadventure · 14/12/2019 18:54

"it's a case of..."

In this case it is a case of fucking nothing, Dave! You repetative cunt.

Andysbestadventure · 14/12/2019 18:57

That's not what "but that's just me" means @MayLeaveADentInYourSofa

It doesn't mean they think they are unique in their thoughts, it means they're saying that's who they are/what they think.

sanityisamyth · 14/12/2019 19:02

"The flu"

You don't say "the cancer" or "the arthritis" or "the toothache"

It's flu. Short for influenza. Not "the influenza".

Deborah69 · 14/12/2019 19:02

any kind of backtalking from children rustles my bushes.

Fairypiggy · 14/12/2019 19:05

Words like ‘holibobs’, ‘hubster’ and famalam.
Also as above the phase ‘living my best life’ really annoys me.

NameChangeNugget · 14/12/2019 19:06

Making memories

Hate that. Twee bollocks

churchandstate · 14/12/2019 19:06

Lifestyle choice

churchandstate · 14/12/2019 19:07

Oh yes, that’s just me.

namechangetheworld · 14/12/2019 19:10

Can I send it to yourself in writing?

Agreed. Always used by thickos trying to sound like they have a modicum of intelligence. Also, 'blue lighted to hospital', although I've only ever heard it on Mumsnet.

Rustles my bushes. Can we start a favourite phrases thread? This is now currently at the top of my list Grin

CareBear50 · 14/12/2019 19:10

I absolutely hate it when people say or write 'my bad'.

I feel like screaming "speak proper English!!!"

EntropyRising · 14/12/2019 19:13

I really hate the term 'massive', it's overused to the point that no one seems to even say 'big' anymore.

RedRec · 14/12/2019 19:22

Is this the hill I die on?