Oxford's Ten Most Irritating Phrases
To the following list of the ten most irritating phrases, compiled by Oxford University, I would add: It is what it is.
UPDATE: I would add the phrases "that said" and "I myself." Commenters have nominated "Frankly" (especially when uttered by politicians), "It's all good" and "Back in the day," and finally, the oh-so-grating academic cliche "What I find striking."
1 - At the end of the dayAny other candidates?
2 - Fairly unique
3 - I personally
4 - At this moment in time
5 - With all due respect
6 - Absolutely
7 - It's a nightmare
8 - Shouldn't of
9 - 24/7
10 - It's not rocket science
UPDATE: I would add the phrases "that said" and "I myself." Commenters have nominated "Frankly" (especially when uttered by politicians), "It's all good" and "Back in the day," and finally, the oh-so-grating academic cliche "What I find striking."
Labels: lists of ten, words
posted by The Masticator at 11/11/2008 02:54:00 PM
10 Comments:
It's all good Harry, like back in the day.
The phrase that I used to hear in grad school all the time was, "What I find striking..."
It was almost as irritating as those people who feel constantly compelled to allude to the fact that they were once in graduate school...
"Frankly" when spoken by politician-types.
How about: In my humble opinion; whatever; you guys (I truly hate this "Friends" speak).
How about "...so to speak"
Impact and impactful. These are increasingly being used in place of effect and affect. They are lazy, clumsy, and simply wrong.
"On the ground"- from pundits.
"On tap"- from television weatherpersons.
"Fair enough"?
How about, "The truth of the matter is ..." -- really tired of hearing that!
"That being said"
"With all due respect" Thank you Ricky Bobby- Will Ferrel for outing these ridiculous four words.
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