Phrases that annoy me (a small rant)

[NMAmy]

I'm in a crabby mood today so thought I'd vent a bit with a small rant about phrases that are creeping up more and more that just annoy the bejeebers out of me. Both of these phrases were in the paper this morning and since DH left for work early, you all get the benefit of my grumpiness (DH will be pleased to share the wealth! )

"Back in the day." What the heck is this? Which day? I'm going to start making those who say it pick a particular day like October 12, 1972. I remember hearing "back in the olden days" or hearing older folks say "back in MY day" (usually when they thought we whippersnappers were getting away with something) but back in THE day seems like a newer saying to me. And one that annoys me.

"She's gone missing." How in the world do you GO missing? You are either missing or you're not. Everytime I hear this one, I picture all these people who have disappeared are staying in a little town called Missing until they decide to GO found. Although I have no problem with the phrase "gone fishing."

So, vent with me, people. Any particular phrases that irk you? It does feel good to let it out, believe me!

 

[TEENEE]

The first one that comes to mind is - my bad. I can't stand it.

 

[NMAmy]

The first one that comes to mind is - my bad. I can't stand it.

Ooh, gosh, you're right--I hate that one, too. I've blocked that one out although, thankfully, I don't hear it that often anymore.

 

[cindercopper]

I have a co-worker that ends every other statement with "you know what I mean".

 

[isyne4u]

"She's gone missing." How in the world do you GO missing? You are either missing or you're not. Everytime I hear this one, I picture all these people who have disappeared are staying in a little town called Missing until they decide to GO found. Although I have no problem with the phrase "gone fishing."

Sorry you are crabby today, but this observation is priceless!! I will now think of that when they talk about people "gone missing" on the tv!!!

I don't have one particular that bothers me right now....I guess my meds are working !

I do think when people say "I'm going to tell you the truth...." and then follow it with their opinion, I often think I would prefer for them to tell me a lie!! hehehe

glad you dh will be happy you took your crabbiness out on us!

tara

 

[experiment626mom]

"Back in the day." What the heck is this? Which day? I'm going to start making those who say it pick a particular day like October 12, 1972. I remember hearing "back in the olden days" or hearing older folks say "back in MY day" (usually when they thought we whippersnappers were getting away with something) but back in THE day seems like a newer saying to me. And one that annoys me.!

I work with two people that use that phrase at least 5 times a day. It makes me nuts.

Also, when someone says "gal" I am not a gal.

 

[nemo1987]

Like funny you should mention this like I have like this one like major pet peeve like oh my goodness like I hope you can like guess like what it like is! I hate it when people say "like" as every other word. It drives me crazy!! "You know what I mean" and "my bad" are among the ones I cannot stand as well. Give me a minute I am sure I can think of more!
-Sarah

 

[Jimbo]

"It's all good." I hate it! It's the 21st century version of "whatever" which I also hated.

 

[Parkhopper]

The phrase I can't stand comes up at almost every business meeting. They say "We are going to grow our business" or "We are going to try to grow our business". Unless your business is a PLANT, you cannot "grow" it. How hard is it to say "We are going to try to increase our business"?

"Grow" your business - bah - put some fertilizer on it!

Suzi

 

[Cindy's Mom]

How about when someone gets shot and the bullet wasn't intended for them; and the newscaster says its a case of "being at the wrong place at the wrong time". Now how in the world could sitting on your own front steps be the wrong place. Its kinda blaming the victim; that if they weren't there; they'd be fine; when all the while; the victim was just going along with their everyday life.

 

[ilovedale3]

I work with two people that use that phrase at least 5 times a day. It makes me nuts.

Also, when someone says "gal" I am not a gal.

Oh you would just LOOOVE my father in law. He calls all women "gal", no matter if they are 12 or 70 years old!!! Well, he also still uses the term "coloreds" to talk about African-Americans, but that is a whole 'nother rant....

I hate when people say "That's what I'm talking about!", especially if it's said after something someone else says. Uh, no, if I said something good, then that's what I'M talking about, not what you're talking about. You had no part in it. And besides, the phrase is just dumb.

 

[C.Ann]

Salesmen who refer to other peoples wives as "the little woman" - or "the wife"... Drives me nuts!!!!

 

[Blondy876]

Like funny you should mention this like I have like this one like major pet peeve like oh my goodness like I hope you can like guess like what it like is! I hate it when people say "like" as every other word. It drives me crazy!! "You know what I mean" and "my bad" are among the ones I cannot stand as well. Give me a minute I am sure I can think of more!
-Sarah

That one bothers me too. In fact I have even seen people post messages on the CB written like that. One would think that if you are typing you would notice how stupid that sounds.

My other one is when people say "Yous" For example: "Are yous ready to order?" from the waitress. "Use" is a word, "Yous" is not. It does not pluralize "You" it just sounds foolish.

 

[eeyore kelly]

My mom says "girlie" to grown women. It makes me wish the floor would swallow me.

 

[smilie]

"That's hot". I was in Target today and seemed to constantly pass by 3 teenagers who said this about everything!

 

[Shugardrawers]

Oooh Oooh! See my tag <--- (based on an actual conversation with a customer "care" rep!)
Also, "I could care less." The correct phrase is "I couldn't care less." When the speaker says "I could care less." it implies that they could, indeed, care less than they do now. The *F* word is another. I plead guilty to swearing on occasion, I even swear too much sometimes and yes, I use that word. I do not feel the need to use that word in every sentance. It carries much more weight when used conservatively Swearing too much only speaks to the intelligence of the user and it doesn't speak highly.

 

[puffkin]

My dad follows sentences with "I kid you not". I hate that!

I also can't stand when people say "fuss-strated" instead of "frustrated". Or "I-deer" instead of "Idea".

 

[nemo1987]

Blondy876- The Yous thing really bothers me too. I had a friend whos mom used to say that. Only hers was more like Yas. Example: "Are Yas ready for supper?" grrrrrr................. My mom still says that to make a joke and we get a crack out of it.
-Sarah

 

[Christine]

Well, I'm mainly hearing this one on commercials but I've also heard a few people say it:

What happens in (insert your town here), stays in (insert your town here).

It's a takeoff I guess of "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" but people are using it for EVERYTHING now.

 

[Maleficent13]

Oh! I hate that "gone missing". It doesn't even make sense. Say "She's missing" or "she's disappeared" or "we can't find her".

My other pet peeve is one word: specific. Say it with me. SPE-CIF-IC. NOT PA-CIF-IC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!