What common phrases do you hate?

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

There are a number of them. one that comes to mind is "mama bear"

when people say that, to me are they saying that they lose control of their ability to function as a rational human and deal with any problem with violence and raw aggression. Demoting themselves to a wild animal, incapable of rational human interaction.

bears acting like that in the wild are frequently put down.

its also so over used now that it has become a cliche.

 

[Kimberlyann11]

And I to think I was raised to say soda

That's very regional. Where I live, if you asked for soda you might get soda water which is non-flavored carbonated water, usually used as a mixer.

Where you live, soda might be 100% correct.

 

[maxiesmom]

That's very regional. Where I live, if you asked for soda you might get soda water which is non-flavored carbonated water, usually used as a mixer.

Where you live, soda might be 100% correct.

yep In Michigan soda is the plain clear stuff, used for a mixer.

One that I hate that is used here is Disney Apologist. Seems to be tossed out if you don't automatically agree that any change Disney makes is horrible.

 

[christineann]

"It is what it is." Why even say that?

 

[Peanut Giggleface]

can't really think of anything

 

[lauradis]

That's very regional. Where I live, if you asked for soda you might get soda water which is non-flavored carbonated water, usually used as a mixer.

Where you live, soda might be 100% correct.

nope im soda saying girl living in pop region.

 

[sms]

So be it. (hate when people say so beith)
peeps
don't like to be called "gal"
when people spell "da" instead of "the"

 

[Paradise18]

The one that irritates me is "prolly" instead of "probably." Both written and spoken versions.

 

[PigletsPal2]

And when people say "neither here nor there" that bothers me.

Oops! Sorry!

Queen Colleen

 

[Wendy31]

"I told you so."

Yes, yes, you did. Thanks.

 

[Kimberlyann11]

nope im soda saying girl living in pop region.

That's okay - we still like you.

We just make fun of you behind your back.

 

[Talking Hands]

Hunker down is a term I hate. Also dislike the politically correct terms such as hearing impaired and vertically challenged. Sorry deaf and short suit me just fine.

 

[auntmeme7577]

" How's everything tastin'for ya?"

More than one way to skin a cat

 

[BadgerGirl84]

Dang...remind me not to say anything to anyone ever...because I'm sure to bug someone!

 

[EMom]

I had two coworkers, one who would use the word "rape" as in: then the vendor will rape us on pricing.

The other coworker would use the word "hiney" as in someone's behind. I'm sorry that is just so "no-class".

Ummmm.....What is the "high class" alternative to hiney?

 

[wdwmom2]

Baby daddy.....

 

[emer95]

"It is what it is." Why even say that?

Yes! I swear I was going to post the exact same thing, word for word. My boss says this all of the time as a response to questions I really need help with! It's not a rhetorical question, I was looking for a real answer!

 

[emer95]

Ummmm.....What is the "high class" alternative to hiney?

"Bum," said in a British accent.

 

[topolino]

I'm not southern, and I don't use it myself, but if you are going to write, "y'all", at least write it correctly. I see it written "ya'll" all the time. Can't you see that the apostrophe takes the place of the missing vowels in "you"?

 

[msd1776]

My bad