Words/phrases you dislike?

[Anonymous]

"different than"
Coming from a British background, I was so shocked that someone would say "different than" on TV. I've since found out that it's commonly said in the US but I have to clench my teeth each time I hear it to stop myself from correcting the person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:long story short-- always used after someone has gone on and on with too many details

Haha my mom always does this!

A woman I know constantly says "legit" and it drives me insane. She'll say things like "those are some legit cookies." or "man, the concert was legit." it makes me want to bang my head against the wall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"different than"
Coming from a British background, I was so shocked that someone would say "different than" on TV. I've since found out that it's commonly said in the US but I have to clench my teeth each time I hear it to stop myself from correcting the person.

Well, it wouldn't be "correcting," it would be "Anglicizing" (which you no doubt want spelled with an s). In America, "different to" is wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Moist. I cringed even typing it.

I came on here to type this very thing. I'll add: I know, right? I don't like it generally, and I especially don't like it when women over 35 use it. It just sounds as thought they're trying too hard to be cute... and 10 years younger.

[Anonymous]

Preggers
Hubby
Mommy (when coming from an adult)
Veggies (when coming from an adult)
Moist
Cool beans (yuck)
Growth spurt (sounds more like a condition)
Ointment (sounds like the noise a pig makes)
"it is what it is" (seriously)
"keep your eyes peeled" (ouch)
"needless to say" (then please don't)
"in this day and age"
"what had happened was..."
Literally used for emphasis (if you say you're literally going to die, I expect you to do just that)
Gosh golly
Terrific, fantastic, exceptional when used unnecessarily (really, it's phenomenal that I confirmed dinner tomorrow at 8? Your life must be boring...)

[Anonymous]

Man up
Lawyer up

And the next ____ up

That comes along

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Supper? Do folks know its origins?

Oh my. I'm sorry for your loss.

Good grief, what a bunch of crab apples!

I'm the original supper poster. Just googled for origins. Not sure I understand what you're getting at though?

[Anonymous]

Balls out.

[cuzimawesome]

Okay, some of you are annoyed by too many words/phrases... amirite or amirite?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"different than"
Coming from a British background, I was so shocked that someone would say "different than" on TV. I've since found out that it's commonly said in the US but I have to clench my teeth each time I hear it to stop myself from correcting the person.

Well, it wouldn't be "correcting," it would be "Anglicizing" (which you no doubt want spelled with an s). In America, "different to" is wrong.

I'm the posted you quoted. "Different to" is wrong where I come from as well. We say "different from" which is not wrong even in America

[Anonymous]

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/grammarlogs3/grammarlogs427.htm

[Anonymous]

"She looks like she's ready to pop," to describe a pregnant lady. I despite that phrase.

"It is what it is," makes me think of K-Fed.

[Anonymous]

What's wrong with supper?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Balls out.

My friend uses "tits out" instead. Love it.

[Anonymous]

"The DMV"