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Old 11-08-2008, 12:03 PM   #41 (permalink)
 
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random, used as an adjective.
to wit: "he/she hooked up with some random guy."

the phrase "he or she was all like..." as a baroque substitute for "he or she said..."

lol. and all it's heartier derivatives. and emoticons. all of them.
the net-slang bot who is responsible for these should roast eternally in a specially designed quandrant of hell.
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Old 11-08-2008, 12:43 PM   #42 (permalink)
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"Obviously, [insert statement that is ostensibly so obvious.]" -- If it's so obvious, then it should go without saying.
"It goes without saying...." -- Then don't say it.

"More than" (e.g. "You're more than welcome to...." / "I'm more than grateful...." -- If it's really the case, then why not say exactly what you mean rather than some phrase suggesting some ambiguous degree?
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Old 11-08-2008, 01:18 PM   #43 (permalink)
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That is so (put just about anything here)
that is so loving same sex couple...
that is just so Boston...
that is so nineties...
that is so not funny...
that is so urban...
This list is so Oxford.

Thank you so much. (And how much IS so much???)

per say (the correct is per se)

the currently fashion'able use of apos'trophi'es in as att'ention ge'tting dev'ices in proper names

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Old 11-08-2008, 01:41 PM   #44 (permalink)
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a friend has countered "it´s not rocket science" and "it´s not brain surgery" by combining them. all the time i now use "it´s not rocket surgery" and see how many people pick up on it.
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Old 11-09-2008, 07:39 AM   #45 (permalink)
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my coworker says "flusterate" all time, as in "I can't figure this out, I'm so flusterated!" GAH

the same co-worker also frequently spells/pronounces faux pas as fupa


A few others....

over-exaggerate (can you say redundant?)
wallering (as in, "we were wallering in it") - what????
get with ("get with me later to go over that presentation") sounds like you're trying to have sex with me
for conversation (no shit I already knew were were having a conversation)
conversate ("since we're just conversating, I'll let you know...") UGH




idk where people come up with this stuff...I'm all about using Ebonics/colloquial speech/etc but seriously this is work, not your living room
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Old 11-09-2008, 11:59 AM   #46 (permalink)
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Oh, man, there are too many.

"People that...."

It's "people who...." People are people, not objects.

"People who exercise are more resistant to disease."

NOT

"People that exercise are more resistant to disease."
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Old 11-09-2008, 12:11 PM   #47 (permalink)
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The english language is not rocket science. I personally think Oxford can kiss my fairly unique ass. They shouldn't of posted some useless crap like this, With all due respect, at the end of the day, as long as people know what you're talking about, you're saying it right.

I guess they get even more irritating when used together.
my friend...

with all due respect, although what you said was fairly unique, i personally think that it's a nighmare and you absolutely shouldn't of used it in this point in time.
you absoluetely dont need to study 24/7. its not fucking rocket science... my friend
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Old 11-10-2008, 03:41 PM   #48 (permalink)
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"And?"

I hate it when people use this one word as a question, after you have finished your sentence. As if you don't know when your own sentence has ended. I have one friend who does this every time I talk to her. I finished my sentence. There is no "and." Not clear about something I said? Ask a question in a complete sentence. <<insert smiley sticking out tongue>>

When people say, "Really?" I love to reply with "No." Throws my kids off balance every time.
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Old 11-10-2008, 07:35 PM   #49 (permalink)
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"Get at me." For whatever reason, that phrase really gets on my nerves. As in, "hey, get at me if you wanna go out later." *shudder*
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Old 11-10-2008, 07:39 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:17 AM   #51 (permalink)
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and....lest we forget..... Irregardless
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Old 11-15-2008, 11:38 AM   #52 (permalink)
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When people say, "Really?" I love to reply with "No." Throws my kids off balance every time.
Works on my daughter (aged eight) too.

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wallering (as in, "we were wallering in it") - what????
Try: "wallowing"

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a friend has countered "it´s not rocket science" and "it´s not brain surgery" by combining them. all the time i now use "it´s not rocket surgery" and see how many people pick up on it.
see also: "does the Pope shit in the woods?" and "do bears wear funny hats?"
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Old 11-15-2008, 12:34 PM   #53 (permalink)
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Old 11-17-2008, 08:53 AM   #54 (permalink)
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How about simplistic when the word is used as a synonym for simple, which it is not.

Simplistic always implies OVER simplification of something (to the point where something important is lost) and is always used in a negative way.
It especially sticks out when the context tells me that it meant to be a complement. Simplistic is never complementary.

Usually used someone trying to look smart by using a two-euro word when a one-euro word would do.

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Old 11-17-2008, 05:58 PM   #55 (permalink)
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I despise having to interpret what someone means by responding to a question with "I'm good." I did not ask how you were, I asked you if you wanted spaghetti or the soup for dinner.
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Old 11-17-2008, 09:44 PM   #56 (permalink)
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-"You need to chillax."

Chillax shouldn't even count as a colloquialism; its pure evil. I fucking hate that word...
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Old 11-18-2008, 11:44 AM   #57 (permalink)
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Oh, I thought of another one: "impacts."

It's irritating when people use it as a synonym to "affect/effect."

i.e. "It will be interesting to see how it impacts the children...."

Those poor children.... They never saw it coming. Now look at them...they've been crushed to death.

So the lesson is: "impact" when used as something other than literally "striking with force" should be used carefully.

"The program had an impact on the children."
"The impact of the program is evident on the children."

NOT

"The program impacted the children deeply."
"The program is impacting the children on a large scale."
"We will see how the program impacts the children."

Please... I beg of you.
Thank you! My ex drilled this into me years ago, with good reason.



I am guilty of using "basically" and "essentially" too often for my own good.

Can't stand "the thing is, is...."

It irks me when "i.e." and "e.g." are used or misused interchangeably.

I hear this a lot in my home: "he is wanting to" instead of "he wants to." It still doesn't sit right with me.

I also can't stand any and all corporatespeak.
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Old 11-19-2008, 08:47 AM   #58 (permalink)
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I also can't stand any and all corporatespeak.
Oh...my god, yesss. I abhore corporatespeak. Especially..."Action Item". It's a task. Nothing more...nothing less.

And...on that same line. I am not a "resource". I am an employee. When I am a customer in your store, I am not a "guest". The guys and gals at walmart, that wear the little blue vests, are not "Sales Associates". They are cashiers and stockers. I don't work for the Pirates, the Yankees, the Twins, the Sox, or the Brewers. I have not been a "team player" since I was a centerfielder in high school. I am an employee, who comes in every day and does the best job that I can. If you need me to, unless you are a total ass, I will also help you do your job...to the best of my ability. It benefits me by keeping my company's doors open that much longer.
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:06 AM   #59 (permalink)
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"bless you/his/her heart."
Ah yes, but how else are Southern women supposed to be snarky? (as in: "She's as ugly as sin, God bless her heart.") Admittedly, I use this phrase a lot.

In college, I had a list of phrases I wanted banned from public discourse, mainly because they're over-used and/or used incorrectly. I can't remember the list in its entirety, but I do remember "double-edged sword" and "Catch-22" featured prominently on the list. It used to grate on my nerves to no end when some ass-kiss wanted to sound smart by using the term "Catch-22"....particularly when said ass-kiss used it incorrectly.

Another thing that bugs the hell out of me is when people use the term "Judge" like a proper name. As in, "Well, Judge said...." No, "Judge Smith" or "The Judge" said....he/she didn't legally change his/her name upon assuming office. I only use the term "Judge" by itself when addressing the person on the bench (as in "Thank you, Judge")
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:32 AM   #60 (permalink)
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Oh...my god, yesss. I abhore corporatespeak. Especially..."Action Item". It's a task. Nothing more...nothing less.
But can a task/item/thing be "actionable"? Is that okay?
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Old 11-19-2008, 10:19 AM   #61 (permalink)
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But can a task/item/thing be "actionable"? Is that okay?
No.
That makes my head hurt a little. These terms are used by upper and middle level managment types, with entirely too much time on their collective hands. They spent too much time reading about new "paradigms", and trying to look smarter than the next guy, than they spent on effectively running their companies. We see where that's gotten us.

What is "actionable", anyway? Are we trying to determine the feasibility of a task or job? Or, are we just trying to say "Let's do it."? Or, as Larry the Cable Guy would say..."Git 'er done!".
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Old 11-19-2008, 11:45 AM   #62 (permalink)
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What is "actionable", anyway? Are we trying to determine the feasibility of a task or job? Or, are we just trying to say "Let's do it."? Or, as Larry the Cable Guy would say..."Git 'er done!".
What about "Let's work hard to escalate our sales"? How's that?
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Old 11-19-2008, 04:23 PM   #63 (permalink)
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No.

What is "actionable", anyway? Are we trying to determine the feasibility of a task or job? Or, are we just trying to say "Let's do it."? Or, as Larry the Cable Guy would say..."Git 'er done!".
If you get to say, "Git 'er done" in business, I want to be able to replace, "May it please the court" with, "Now y'all hear this..."
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Old 11-19-2008, 05:54 PM   #64 (permalink)
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This might be a Texas thing, but I've always hated, "I'm fixin' to _____."

I always want to ask, "What are you repairing?"
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Old 11-20-2008, 06:10 AM   #65 (permalink)
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If you get to say, "Git 'er done" in business, I want to be able to replace, "May it please the court" with, "Now y'all hear this..."
Or..."Y'all ain't gonna believe this shit!".
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Old 11-20-2008, 07:14 AM   #66 (permalink)
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Old 11-20-2008, 08:16 AM   #67 (permalink)
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Like.

"He told me to see him in his office and I was, like, uh, why?"

"You know."

No, I don't know, or you wouldn't have to tell me.

The above used together.

"He's like, you know, awesome!"

It never ceases to amaze me when I go to interview the president of some company and he's talking like, you know, a valley girl. Sha.

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Old 11-24-2008, 08:01 AM   #68 (permalink)
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not a phrase, but when i see "definately," the hair on the back of my neck rises...
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Old 12-12-2008, 04:28 PM   #69 (permalink)
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