Words or phrases that drive you mad

kathleenryd

Have you got the RIGHT time???????

cgk1

"Is it just me" - used on talkboards by people who actually expect people to agree with them.

kathleenryd

Is anyone sitting there......................????????

kathleenryd

cgk1 wrote: »

"Is it just me" - used on talkboards by people who actually expect people to agree with them.

If I was you....... ha

kathleenryd

Using 'sat' instead of 'sitting'. It's often people you would think were educated and literate that make this mistake.

Going forward...........drives me mad - what does it mean.

An MP this afternoon said 'We are supporting our troops going forward.' !!!!!!!

K

williacg

We were on a break.

Dude.

Eenymeeny

"Yes,no" ... which? ! and saying no whilst nodding their heads and agreeing....

TimBear

kathleenryd wrote: »

Using 'sat' instead of 'sitting'. It's often people you would think were educated and literate that make this mistake.

Going forward...........drives me mad - what does it mean.

An MP this afternoon said 'We are supporting our troops going forward.' !!!!!!!

K

YES! I hate the 'sat/sitting' thing. Grrr.

I also don't like it when people misuse can/may.

Mrs_Arcanum

A mildly irritating one is "under the circumstances". Technically you cannot be under circumstances. Therefore it should be "in the circumstances".

kathleenryd

Using 'lend' instead of 'borrow'.