Words/phrases you dislike?

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[Post New]06/03/2011 14:57
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.
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:01
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.
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:02
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.
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:03
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.
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:06
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...)


[Post New]06/03/2011 15:08
Anonymous
Man up
Lawyer up

And the next ____ up

That comes along
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:16
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?
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:20
Anonymous
Balls out.
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:23
cuzimawesome
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Okay, some of you are annoyed by too many words/phrases... amirite or amirite?
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:26
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
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:37
Anonymous
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/grammarlogs3/grammarlogs427.htm
[Post New]06/03/2011 15:49
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.

[Post New]06/03/2011 15:50
Anonymous
What's wrong with supper?
[Post New]06/03/2011 16:18
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Balls out.

My friend uses "tits out" instead. Love it.
[Post New]06/03/2011 16:19
Anonymous
"The DMV"
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