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November 8, 2008
10 Most Irritating Phrases in the English Language
1. At the end of the day
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
The list appears in Jeremy Butterfield's new book, "Damp Squid: The English Language Laid Bare," a review of which is here.
For those who can't wait for its December 13, 2008 U.S. publication date, Amazon UK will post it instanter per your instruction.
[via Neatorama]
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thanks DefinitelyCreativeEnough!
it just seemed natural :):)
love ya joe
Posted by: Udi | Nov 10, 2008 12:06:49 PM
DefinitelyCreativeEnough: None taken. ;-)
Posted by: Milena | Nov 9, 2008 9:52:23 AM
It is what it is.
Drives me insane. If, in fact, it is what it is, then why not just state what it is and leave it at that.
Posted by: B! | Nov 9, 2008 9:13:24 AM
The misuse of the word "myself" drives me nuts! "Bob and myself are going to the zoo". What about Bob and I? "On behalf of Bob and myself..." We have a very nice pronoun in this case- me.
Posted by: Elise | Nov 9, 2008 12:39:44 AM
No offense intended Milena, didn't check the link to the name as I was laughing too hard!
Posted by: DefinatelyCreativeEnough | Nov 8, 2008 8:28:46 PM
DefinitelyCreativeEnough: Last time I looked I was a girl so most definitely it should be DUDETTE.
Udi: That was very good. Very very good.
Posted by: Milena | Nov 8, 2008 7:36:38 PM
Okie, my head officially hurts now, Chalk, dude. LOL Udi :)
Posted by: DefinatelyCreativeEnough | Nov 8, 2008 7:06:40 PM
11. But I digress
Posted by: Udi | Nov 8, 2008 6:07:29 PM
WITH ALL DUE RESPECT Joe I PERSONALLY feel that many of these phrases, depending on the context in which they are employed, can be FAIRLY UNIQUE even though I ABSOLUTELY agree that they are not the linguistic equivalent of ROCKET SCIENCE. AT THE END OF THE DAY, what has of course garnered them this unfair, 'IT'S A NIGHTMARE to just hear them be uttered' kind of reputation, is their constant 24/7 use by those who SHOULDN'T OF course even be stringing them together because they simply have no idea how to go about it. AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME therefore, I make a vociferous and sympathetic stand on their misinterpreted and overused behalves. Hate them not but hate THE HOW of when you choose to use them!
Posted by: Chalk on the blackboard | Nov 8, 2008 3:49:26 PM
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