“All of our receptionists are currently busy at this time.”

[WetBandits]

I spent half an hour on hold whilst trying to book an appointment to see my dentist and had to listen to that on repeat. My eyes were twitching by the time they answered the phone.

’Currently’ MEANS ‘at this time’! Pick one!

Infuriating!
my pet peeve is at the airport, ‘the last and final call’ for the flight - argh!

I don't mind 'last and final'. It's a tautology, a rhetorical device for emphasis.

So why does 'currently busy at this time' just seem ignorant?

I think both are now acceptable but 'All our receptionists...' sounds better than 'All of...'

Mass exodus
Free gift
A good future ahead of her
Past history
Aromatic smell

What are your favourite tautologies?

I hate it when people talk about "pre-planning". What other kind is there?

Book in advance

An unexpected surprise!

I also really hate it when people say things like “3am in the morning”…what other 3am is there?!

Plan in advance.

Revert back.

Mike Oldfield I'm looking at you!