Words or phrases that you hate ...

[XmisterIS]

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It bugs me when you ask someone a question and get an open response..



"What would you like to eat?"

"Well I don't want chicken"
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Next time someone says that, respond with "Ah! Perfect! Dog's poop it is then!"

 

[brockers]

Art speak: "intertwined", "conversation", "currency".

..and that favourite of R4 - 'narrative'.

'Story' not good enough for you? Hmmmm... thought not.

 

[wheres_my_beard]

I hate the word "noob" when used as a derogatory term.

 

[JonnyBlade]

24-7
sarnie
arvo
buzz words

 

[XmisterIS]

..and that favourite of R4 - 'narrative'.

'Story' not good enough for you? Hmmmm... thought not.

I disagree with you on that one, I'm afraid! The word "narrative" has a wider meaning that just "story". E.g. It can mean "account" too, or it can be used to describe an unwritten form of expression which gives an account or tells a story or both.

 

[Hover Fly]

Access. Someone asked me "How can I access the town centre?"
If she had used "get to" or "reach" I wouldn't have sent her round the long way.

Pre-loved. It's used.

Critical mass is a phrase that only nuclear physicists should use.

Quantum leap. If you're going to use that phrase I would like a quick run-through of quantum theory first.

 

[Hover Fly]

Using 2 4 to and 4 2 replace for. I 8 them both.

 

[Headgardener]

Whatever. My dad uses it when I ask him what he would like to eat. Drives me nuts .

 

[TVC]

To be fair.

A bloke I once worked with would start every statement with that phrase, whilst also giving his genitals a quick check with his hand.

Very off putting.

 

[XmisterIS]

Whatever. My dad uses it when I ask him what he would like to eat. Drives me nuts .

Next time his does that, just say, "No problem, dogsh*t and crushed snails it is then!"

 

[brockers]

I disagree with you on that one, I'm afraid! The word "narrative" has a wider meaning that just "story". E.g. It can mean "account" too, or it can be used to describe an unwritten form of expression which gives an account or tells a story or both.

Of course I knew that (well, sort of) ! I play 'narrative' bingo when I turn on R4; it's almost guaranteed that you can't go for ten minutes within tuning in, without hearing the word - no matter what the subject of the program. It's the over-use of the word which grates my inverted snobbery.

 

[brockers]

Quantum leap. If you're going to use that phrase I would like a quick run-through of quantum theory first.

Oh yes. That's one of mine too.

 

[jay clock]

"reach out" as in "I reached out to the customer's CEO". ie you tried to call but didn't get through. Twat

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Proceedable, as used by Estate Agents to describe one who is able to purchase a house as they have sold their existing property. Jerks!

 

[MossCommuter]

"Episode" where the intended meaning is "edition".

Factual TV programmes are not episodic.