Most annoying "spoken phrases" you hear

[jeremy.king]

Don't they teach proper grammar any more in school?

Isn't anymore one word?

In any case, yes they still teach grammar, but the bar is significantly lower (I'll leave it at that to keep this thread less political). Many simply argue that when they type sloppy, disregarding grammar rules left and right, that it's because it is a forum, not a white paper or dissertation and the communication is still occurring. "What's the big deal?" is a typical response.

To continue on topic, I agree with all those who hate the abuse of LIKE. I also recently found out that my wife hates that I use the word anywho.

 

[eluk]

Bring it to the Apple Store when they are really suggesting you take it there.

 

[kasei]

Isn't anymore one word?

In any case, yes they still teach grammar, but the bar is significantly lower (I'll leave it at that to keep this thread less political). Many simply argue that when they type sloppy, disregarding grammar rules left and right, that it's because it is a forum, not a white paper or dissertation and the communication is still occurring. "What's the big deal?" is a typical response.

To continue on topic, I agree with all those who hate the abuse of LIKE. I also recently found out that my wife hates that I use the word anywho.

You are right, anymore is one word. Thanks! I can understand typos and misspelled words as I would be the first to admit I am far too reliant on spellcheck. However, when it comes to basic grammar a person should try to follow the rules.

I also agree with those who hate the abuse of "Like" and to add one more "You Know".

 

[skunk]

You are right, anymore is one word.

No it bloody isn't. Nor is "a lot", nor is "all right".

 

[neut]

No it bloody isn't. Nor is "a lot", nor is "all right".

Wouldn't that be neither/nor?
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I'm to lazy to check if these were mentioned:

"To be honest", "In all honesty", "To tell you the truth", etc. "'Cause" "you know" I was lying about everything before this; "Know what I'm sayin'".
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[jayb2000]

hella

or the even stupider, Hecka

scemo, solvs, and Chundles...

muffins

Good call. That is annoying, and unfortunately, contagious. Basically is the new "like, uh."

Another is calling everyone "guys." Waitresses seem especially prone to this. "How are you guys doing? Can I get you guys some more iced tea?" I have restrain myself from blurting out, "Us guys are fine thank you, and us guys would like some more iced tea!"

Amen! I think "folks" or just "you" is better.
How are you doing? Can I get you anything?

 

[kasei]

No it bloody isn't. Nor is "a lot", nor is "all right".

ANY MORE

1. (a) Anything or something additional or further; as, I do not need any more. (b) Adverbially: Further; beyond a certain time; as, do not think any more about it.

ANYMORE

Adverb

1. At the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; "Alice doesn't live here anymore"

 

[BoyBach]

I have two:

1. The "obviously" verbal tic. If it's that effing obvious why are saying "obviously"?



2. I answer a lot of phone calls at work and the number of people who begin the conversation with "I'm phoning you..." Well, no s**t, Sherlock!

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

I know this thread is old, but I keep seeing the same annoying grammar mistake on a lot of posts. I hate it when people don't know how to use mine correctly. I've seen several posts where people add an 's at the end of mine to make it possessive. Mine is already possessive and doesn't require an 's at the end.

Don't they teach proper grammar anymore in school?

They don't happen to be using "mine's" as a contraction of "mine is," do they? Is it grammatically incorrect to use it like that? (I'm asking sincerely.)

"Is yours blue?"
"No, mine's gray."

 

[xsedrinam]

Originally Posted by IJ Reilly
Another is calling everyone "guys." Waitresses seem especially prone to this. "How are you guys doing? Can I get you guys some more iced tea?" I have restrain myself from blurting out, "Us guys are fine thank you, and us guys would like some more iced tea!"

Amen! I think "folks" or just "you" is better.
How are you doing? Can I get you anything?

That's why "ya'll" and "all ya'll" are there, available for all ya'll. But no, ya'll just won't budge. D***yankees. And that IS one word.

 

[kasei]

They don't happen to be using "mine's" as a contraction of "mine is," do they? Is it grammatically incorrect to use it like that? (I'm asking sincerely.)

"Is yours blue?"
"No, mine's gray."

I've checked several grammar sources including a Harbrace College Handbook 10th edition (I know it is old, but if someone has a newer copy please chime in) and I can not find any reference of "mine's" as a contraction. I know spellcheck does not flag this contraction as being wrong, but if I were you I would avoid it like the plague. You are better off using the full form of mine is. For example: Where is your car? It is over there. Where is yours? Mine is parked in front of the white house.

 

[72930]

"What's guanin?"

 

[juanm]

First off I am no grammar expert, as I often use the incorrect "than, then, there, their, they're, where, were, weather, wether, die, dye and so on

I find this funny. I'm not an english speaker myself, but I know perfectly when to use the good ones. On the other hand, in my two native languages (French and Spanish) I still have quite a few doubts, although I admittedly make very few typos... And about grammar... I can barely make the difference between a verb and an adverb!

Never mind... Just my two worthless cents!

 

[furious]

The problem is people write how they speak.

 

[swiftaw]

Sure these have already been mentioned

"Could care less" (surely "couldn't care less" is what you meant)
"Irregardless" (stop making up words)
"Me either" (Surely "Me neither" is what you meant)

Also

"Can I ask you a question?" Umm, you just did.

 

[neut]

"Irregardless" (stop making up words)

merriam-webster
The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.
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Lately I've found people correcting other peoples speech/writing more annoying than anything ... especially in instances of political correctness. This just occurred moments ago in my office.
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[72930]

Sure these have already been mentioned

"Could care less" (surely "couldn't care less" is what you meant)

I know people who use that when they mean they care a bit, but not much...

 

[psycoswimmer]

muffins

shoes

Guesstimate. Apparently that's actually a word because it's not underlined in red, but it still irritates me when it's said. The words "guess" or "estimate" work fine on their own.

 

[kasei]

shoes

Guesstimate. Apparently that's actually a word because it's not underlined in red, but it still irritates me when it's said. The words "guess" or "estimate" work fine on their own.

Damn, I can't believe that is a real word. I looked it up and in the dictionary it says it was originally created in the 1930's.

I guess that is one of the benefits and drawbacks of the English language. It is always growing and forever changing. New words are added to the dictionary all the time. Can you believe "jiggy" has been added to the dictionary?

Oh and forever can be written both ways "forever" and "for ever"

 

[jayb2000]

shoes

Guesstimate. Apparently that's actually a word because it's not underlined in red, but it still irritates me when it's said. The words "guess" or "estimate" work fine on their own.

Educated Guess is much nicer.

Oh, and that video is gone.

 

[psycoswimmer]

Educated Guess is much nicer.

Oh, and that video is gone.

Yeah, educated guess is fine.

Here's one that should work:

shoes.

 

[eluk]

Educated Guess is much nicer.

...

I'd understand a guesstimate to be an uneducated guess.

 

[eMac4ever]

I hate the phrase, "Get a life." What gives someone the right to decide what constitutes a worthy life? As you might surmise, people often say it to me.

 

[xsedrinam]

I've thought about this thread just about every time I hear this certain phrase. I've been listening to it this afternoon, over and over and over. It's usually one or two who shout it out louder than the others and, as if to show their golf prowess and savvy, seek to shout it too soon, almost to the point of interrupting or distracting the golfer who is swinging or putting.

It is one of the most irritatingly, obnoxious spoken phrases heard around most greens of any pro golf tournament where there's a substantial following. I loathe to hear it. Those who use and abuse it should be removed from the course and permanently banned from professional golf tournaments. The phrase, in case you haven't guessed it by now is:

"Get 'n the hole!"

Would someone please shoot them for me?!

 

[Vidd]

"Ginormous"
It absolutely infuriates me. It's either enormous or giant.
EDIT: Also, using the phrase "you know" to start and end sentences incessantly (like David Beckham) irritates me.