Those phrases you really hate...

Brunbjorn

I am always struck by the irony of Call Centre operators who say "Is there anything else I can help you with today..?" - this after they haven't provided any help at all..:mad:

hertzyabazas

"Can I borrow a light ?"
Yeah - like exactly HOW are you going to repay me that?

'cheap at half the price' - you don't say!

'No offence but......' - proceeds to say something that will offend you
'I'm not racist but......' - proceeds to come out with something disgustingly racist
'I'm not homophobic but......' - proceeds to come out with something wildly homophobic.

The incorrect and overuse of the word literally - A girl on my FB "literally" cried her eyes out at a film the other night.

Not really a phrase but folk putting ** to denote stuff they aren't actually doing.
i.e. *giggles gleefully*, *skips merrily*, *decants blood of infant child*

'Making a mental note' - in other words, you're going to remember something

The word frape
Yes, because rape is comparable to someone hacking your Facebook account and posting garbage on it!

I could go on all day

sax11

SherlockFan85 wrote: »

"I just wanted to touch base..." - OH WILL YOU GTFO

Beat me to that one - even hate it in word form

Soosieboo wrote: »

Win a wardrobe of clothing - prize = £100 (ish) to spend on their site.

£100 would be a wardrobe for years - thats plenty

hertzyabazas wrote: »

'No offence but......' - proceeds to say something that will offend you
'I'm not racist but......' - proceeds to come out with something disgustingly racist
'I'm not homophobic but......' - proceeds to come out with something wildly homophobic.

I never bother with the words before and including but :rotfl:

Middy_Oil

The phrase "MoneySavingExpert.com's forums are experiencing technical difficulties, we hope to be back with you shortly." - Don't they know I've got comps to get done?!
(Before anyone complains, this isn't meant seriously.)

theluckofthedraw

Not comping related but....

I hate the "step up to the plate" saying ggrrr

And at work when I receive an email and at the end they put "happy to discuss" - NO you are not happy at all you would break out in a sweat if someone queried the email. More infuriating when they put after it , its just not professional.

grannybiker

Spending ages typing out a multi-quote reply only to have a "Timeout error" :mad:

grannybiker

Being "Mindful"


"Squaring it away"


Needing to "Have a conversation about X"


"Awesome!" It's mildly interesting, or are you easily impressed?


Also being "Happy to help" on those emails when they'd rather eat their own eyeballs.

Sunny_Saver

The phrase 'you didn't win, but here's a consolation prize 20% off...'

I hit 'unsubscribe'. They ask 'why are you unsubscribing'. I say 'cos I didn't win and your consolation prize was !!!!'. The last two sentences are untrue.

mar30

This week it's emails with 'No Tricks Just Treats' in the subject line. I think the companies actually believe they're the only ones to think of that phrase!!!

Spidernick

Manchester United fans who arrogantly refer to their team solely as 'United' as if there aren't dozens more!