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To ask what commonly used 'MN catchphrases' really get on your wick?

450 replies

bathsh3ba · 01/05/2020 11:03

For me, it's 'and rightly so'. It sounds so bloody sanctimonious and grammatically it just feels wrong! 😡

OP posts:
Wishimaywishimight · 01/05/2020 11:28

"Wow. Just wow" Really really hate this, utterly pointless!

NotACleverName · 01/05/2020 11:29

Oh and whoever said “fanny gallops” yes. Fucking awful that one.

Hairdowntohisknees · 01/05/2020 11:29

Darked on
Spider willys on your washing
Are you on glue?
Cancel the cheque
Your house,your rules
It's grim
Trust your gut
I woke the cat/baby/neighbours up laughing

BettyUnderswoob · 01/05/2020 11:34

No is a complete sentence

Shudder. As a PP pointed out, the situations involved in most scenarios where this cliché is trotted out are far more complex and require a more careful response than this.
Furthermore, I don't think it's even literally true: "No" is dependent entirely on its context when used alone, so it is a pro-sentence.

recycledbottle · 01/05/2020 11:36

"maybe some people should read this thread properly" for people who dont have the same view as them.

"people will only treat you how you allow them to" which I agree with but puts entire onus on the Op for the behaviour of the other person and then basically says this is your own fault. Ive seen this comment for rape and all sorts.

"This is why I would never rely on a man financially" really unhelpful when speaking to a sahm

RufustheLanglovingreindeer · 01/05/2020 11:38

I always think why the fuck would I want to get my ducks into an argument

It took me fair too long to work this out

WhatATimeToBeAlive · 01/05/2020 11:38

Using "to boob" as a verb, ie, baby boobed to sleep. Yuk.

RufustheLanglovingreindeer · 01/05/2020 11:41

Far too long

Not fair ...far!!!

I used to be bright...dunno what happened

thepeopleversuswork · 01/05/2020 11:45

"It works for our family".

In response to questions about why a woman relies on a man for money and is content to be a skivvy.

It's always a euphemism for "it works for him and I've gone along with it because I don't have a spine."

Genderwitched · 01/05/2020 11:47

What is it about ( insert something) that you don’t understand.

This is usually used around the subject of lockdown. Do people think that it’s witty or something? It makes me mad.

trappedsincesundaymorn · 01/05/2020 11:48

Could they have ASD/Alzheimers/ insert any other disorder that excuses the person being nasty?

Why can't some posters just accept that some people are vile without having a "condition".

MouthBreathingRage · 01/05/2020 11:51

Definitely 'did you mean to be so rude'. Yes, the person probably did, and you look like a twat for using that phrase.

'You sound lovely, op' - of course they do, they've written themselves to sound like the good guy.

'Sainsbos, chocs, sanpro, sourcing food'- we get it, you are super-duper middle class and obviously your use of English needs to reflect that.

LunchBoxPolice · 01/05/2020 11:51

Did you mean you be so rude?

LunchBoxPolice · 01/05/2020 11:52

“Male opinion here” oh fuck off

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 01/05/2020 11:52

"Wow. Just wow" Really really hate this, utterly pointless!

Agreed.

"Boils my piss" is vile and overused.

Pomegranatemolasses · 01/05/2020 11:52

Wind yer neck in.

Also 'did you mean to be so rude' is an absolutely lame retort.

MouthBreathingRage · 01/05/2020 11:52

Oh, and the current trend during lockdown - 'you have a non-postive comment about something everyone else deems absolutely wonderful? You must be a miserable bastard'.

EatingIsMyHobby · 01/05/2020 11:53

'Cockwomble' and other equally prissy insults. Someone on here recently referred to their husband as a 'wankpuffin'! Are they too afraid to swear?!

Smellbellina · 01/05/2020 11:53

It's always a euphemism for "it works for him and I've gone along with it because I don't have a spine."

Bollocks

YouAndMeAndTheDevilMakesThree · 01/05/2020 11:54

"You sound like hard work"

Agree with pp, not a catch phrase but the armchair diagnosing everyone of all ages with ASD for any piece of unusual behaviour is pretty wearing.

BettyUnderswoob · 01/05/2020 11:55

"Wow. Just wow" Really really hate this, utterly pointless!

See also "No. Just no"

redcarbluecar · 01/05/2020 11:55

"Are you usually so...?"

JuniLoolaPalooza · 01/05/2020 11:56

'You don't sound very nice'
'You both sound lovely' (sarcastic)
'Mouthful of abuse'

Bringringbring12 · 01/05/2020 11:56

“Get on your wick”

Wewearpinkonwednesdays · 01/05/2020 11:56

"think" and then an example is give of something similar to what they mean but can't say, which is fine when it's something outing, but recently it's just being used for no reason. It's getting right on my fucking nerves!