Any particular word(s), phrase(s), etc. you particularly despise?

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The discussion centers around frustrations with certain phrases and buzzwords commonly used in professional and casual contexts. The phrase "good job" is criticized for being a euphemism for a high-paying job, while "you need to be flexible" is seen as a demand for personal sacrifice for a superior's benefit. Participants express annoyance with manager-speak such as "work smarter, not harder" and "crunch time," which often imply excessive work expectations. Misused phrases like "should of" instead of "should have" and incorrect pronunciations, such as "tempachure," also draw ire. The conversation highlights a broader disdain for jargon and linguistic errors that detract from clear communication, with many contributors sharing their personal pet peeves regarding language misuse. Overall, the thread reflects a collective frustration with the decline of language precision in both professional and everyday settings.
  • #181
"Any particular word(s), phrase(s), etc. you particularly despise?"

Back to the OP's question. I will make it pithy.

"Whatever..." said with disgust by my family members does it every time for me.

Rhody...
 
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  • #182
skeptic2 said:
AC current

ATM machine

Any other faves(?) from the Department of Redundancy Department?
 
  • #183
jtbell said:
ATM machine

Any other faves(?) from the Department of Redundancy Department?

PIN number?
 
  • #184
jtbell said:
ATM machine

Any other faves(?) from the Department of Redundancy Department?

I've seen soup de jour of the day, on menus before.
hot-water heater
fall down
HIV virus
 
  • #185
Do you have low water pressure? (meaning low volumetric flow rate)

Every vote counts.

Every voice should be heard.

**** speaks to ****

narrative
 
  • #186
Phrak said:
Do you have low water pressure? (meaning low volumetric flow rate)

I've heard many reports about energy usage that talk about saving $$$ per KW.

The other day a comment on TV caught my ear when it was stated that something [I think a mineral] is valuable for its mass and weight.

Einstein said that everything is relative.

Many references to "common sense" are annoying because they are meant as an alternative to an informed opinion.

New and Improved! Does anyone really believe this anymore? Does this mean that the old stuff was crappy? And what are we to think when they bring back the crappy old stuff as "Classic"?
 
  • #187
I just saw a banner ad for a solar panel that claimed it could save:

"Up to 70% or more"

of my heating fuel costs.

In a weird and unintended way, it's truth in advertising, in that the percentage saved will indeed be "some number."
 
  • #188
rhody said:
"Whatever..." said with disgust by my family members does it every time for me.

My brothers and I, we used to say "Prove it! When did I do that?!" in response to an accusation of being hypocritical when chastising the other; and the other would always retort with "I don't keep a diary!".
That was annoying, but we all used to do it, and there was always a smug joy in saying "Prove it!", because you would always recall how annoying it was when they used it on a previous occasion.
 
  • #189
"This is the (insert decade here)!"

Especially when used as justification for some behavior. The turn of the century and new millennium changed it though. Now its,

"This is two thousand and (insert year here)!"
 
  • #190
collinsmark said:
So I use the term myself, since there isn't a better term that I'm aware of that conveys a more concise meaning.
'Static component' is not uncommon in the literature.
 
  • #191
Chi Meson said:
Up to 70% or more
Free stuff that you have to buy. Like free kitten with purchase of house. How is that any different from free house with purchase of kitten? Despicable language in advertising could use a thread of its own.
 
  • #192
HeLiXe said:
"This is the (insert decade here)!"

Especially when used as justification for some behavior. The turn of the century and new millennium changed it though. Now its,

"This is two thousand and (insert year here)!"

OK, guilty. I use this one when at stores and restaurants where they don't take debit.

"Your manager does know this is the 21st century, right?"

I see it as a sign that I'm trying to give them money and they say 'no thanks'.
 
  • #193
DaveC426913 said:
OK, guilty. I use this one when at stores and restaurants where they don't take debit.

"Your manager does know this is the 21st century, right?"

I see it as a sign that I'm trying to give them money and they say 'no thanks'.

Well...this is not really annoying, in this case the time corresponds to technological advancement appropriately. It annoys me when it's used like:

"You don't want to (insert illicit behavior here)!? Come ON, it's two thousand and ten."

:confused: WTH has one got to do with the other?
 
  • #194
Another one I got yesterday. When you ask someone what time it is and they say "ten after".
What is this, Ancient Rome?
Don't make me guess, just tell me the time!
 
  • #195
Bump, for my most hated one of all.

"You're not thinking enough into it"
OR
"You're thinking too much into it"

They seem to be interchangeable.
 

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