David Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 "Everything will work out in the end, you'll see! :D" Like...wow, it worked out for you. That's not a proof I find valid that it'll "work out" (whatever that means) for me! Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Again, this is pretty irrational on my part, but the expression....... "we really smashed it" ....when used to mean "we did really well" (as frequently used by contestants on The Apprentice, but no doubt by others too) really irritates me Link to comment
forestdaze Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 "Keep your eyes peeled" because please don't peel my eyes Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 "I don't mean to interrupt, but......." Then don't! Link to comment
Rook Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 "it could be worse" LIKE Y'ALL I KNOW BUT STOP INVALIDATING ME Link to comment
Tweedledee Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 “I’m not trying to be rude, but...” But you are being rude. So get out of my face. Link to comment
Selene Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 One of my guilty pleasures is watching "The Apprentice" on the BBC, but some phrases have been SO overused in this show that now certain expressions from there tick me off whenever I hear them. "Business acumen" for example. Also "I'll hold my hands up" and "I've always put myself forward". It's like using those catch-phrases is a requirement to even get on the show in the first place Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Can I just throw in one of the most nonsensical expressions ever, usually used by people who have just been proven wrong about something "That's the exception that proves the rule" Really? You think that actually makes sense? Link to comment
Pixieflower Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 One expression that I really can’t stand is when people say “I don’t know what to tell you,” because it sounds so condescending and doesn’t make the situation any better. Like, if you don’t know what to tell me, maybe just stay quiet? And then there’s “No offense but,” “I really shouldn’t say this but,” and “I don’t want to be rude but”.... all of these are basically saying that the person knows that what they are about to say is mean/inappropriate, but they’re going to say it anyway. Link to comment
Mr Sneezy Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) The constant use of "I know right" or "moving forward". Those two just grind my gears!! Edited October 18, 2018 by Mr Sneezy Link to comment
Kicker Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Referring to someone as a strange bird. I'm not alone in thinking it sounds really weird, right? It's not auditorily pleasing, and I have some pretty messed up ears, so that's really saying something. Umm... I find it pretty downright annoying when people say there's a "method to their madness". Just cause it's been a lie every time. ANYWAY. I know this was a thread for idioms we hate, but I would really like to go ahead and mention some that I love. Feel free to skip my comment and/or shout me out of here: Cool as a cucumber? Hilarious, there are so many c sounds. Got a bone to pick? I am prepared. Cold feet? Every day. Wolf in sheep's clothing? All of my exes. (Not you, J!) Break a leg? Thank you. That's the way the cookie crumbles? Girl, that's the way goddamn cookie crumbles. Barking up the wrong tree? Never. Beat around the bush? Always. God forbid? God FORBID. Link to comment
Chanel_no5 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Kicker said: That's the way the cookie crumbles? Is... is this an expression? Used by English speakers? For real? I think I'm in love. Link to comment
•.*°•☆. Q .☆•°*.• Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 4:56 AM, Chanel_no5 said: Is... is this an expression? Used by English speakers? For real? I think I'm in love. yeah! it means like "well, that's just how it goes isn't it." Link to comment
Kicker Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 6:38 PM, spooky scary sQueletons 🎃 said: yeah! it means like "well, that's just how it goes isn't it." And that's Spoiler How the Cookie Crumbles. Link to comment
Chanel_no5 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 2:38 AM, spooky scary sQueletons 🎃 said: yeah! it means like "well, that's just how it goes isn't it." 12 hours ago, Kicker said: And that's Hide contents How the Cookie Crumbles. Ah, I see! Thanks for clarification, and inspiration to bake cookies. Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 7/1/2017 at 1:41 PM, Joal 555 said: There is no logical reason as to why it irritates me so much (and apologies to anybody that uses/has used it), but please can we ban the following expression?! "I love you to the moon and back" As if this wasn't enough, some people now extend the phrase to...... "I love you to the moon and back.....and back again" ....as if to the moon and back wasn't far enough Link to comment
Chanel_no5 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Joal 555 said: "I love you to the moon and back.....and back again" ....as if to the moon and back wasn't far enough Wait, so they love someone so much they'd go to the moon and stay there? Uhh, okay. Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, Chanel_no5 said: so they love someone so much they'd go to the moon and stay there? Actually, that would be a result! Link to comment
NoV Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 The phrase 'have you cake and eat it' has always irrationally annoyed me - especially when being used by Boris Johnson Link to comment
Butch Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 "It is what it is". I understand the meaning, it just sounds so weird. And "As if I could care less." This one ...ergh. Just say "I don't care". 🙄 Link to comment
Joal 555 Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 "Believe you me" This is needlessly complicated and confusing. All that is needed is "believe me". Link to comment
SneezeAbbie Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 This is probably a bit contradictory because of the fetish. But “under the weather”. Perhaps it’s because I have a hard time understanding idioms I’m general, but what’s the weather got to do with being sick. What’s wrong with simply saying “I’m not feeling well” or something remotely similar? Link to comment
Chanel_no5 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Supposedly it comes from British maritime vocabulary, either because a sailor who was seasick was sent below deck and so literally was "under the weather", or because the seasickness usually occurred under the influence of bad weather. Not sure if it's actually true, though, idioms are hard to trace back to original source, or how it came to mean all kinds of illnesses, but yeah. Languages are fun. Link to comment
NotWho Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Groans after a pun. (Not really an expression per se, but I believe an emotional expression could count) Link to comment
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