Top ten irritating phrases?

Snookie · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-08, 08:06

Oxford compiles list of top ten irritating phrases - Telegraph

Which phrases annoy you?

iwantone · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-08, 21:25

When all is said and done...

At the end of the day...

To be fair....

I'm sure there are loads more but they spring to mind

SephiesMum · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-08, 22:55

24/7 really gets my goat! I'm sure there are more, will think on....

rachaelmae · #4 (**permalink**) 08-11-08, 23:01

To be honest....

24/7......

to tell you the truth.....

im sure theres loads more...

matilda s mum · #5 (**permalink**) 08-11-08, 23:43

360 degree... in work terms - as in, a good all-rounder
(can you tell I'm job hunting!!)

To be honest, most marketing jargon p's me off a treat!

and if anyone ever said to me "with all due respect" I think I would have the urge to slap them and say, "If you respect me then don't say it!"

oh and agree with ironically being used out of context too. maybe someone should have helped alanis morisette (sp) with her lyrics - argh!!!!

hiann · #6 (**permalink**) 09-11-08, 01:08

giving it 110 percent! dont people understand percentages? you cant give more than 100%!

Snookie · #7 (**permalink**) 09-11-08, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiann

giving it 110 percent! dont people understand percentgs? you cant give more than 100%!

Oh that one really bugs me too!

rockingrobyn · #8 (**permalink**) 11-11-08, 14:02

not really a phrase as such but i hate it when sales people call on the phone and say " hi, how are you today" as if they're you're friend. GO AWAY!!!!!!
If i wanted a new kitchen i'd have called myself