Annoying Phrases
Nov 11th 2008 | 8:17 am
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Nov 11th 2008 | 8:21 am
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Nov 11th 2008 | 8:31 am
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Nov 11th 2008 | 8:35 am
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Re: Annoying Phrases
Although I don't use the phrase I can understand it's meaning.
Perhaps I am whole but being with my wife and knowing she is there makes me more than that. If that makes sense to anyone.
I do feel less than whole if we are separated for a period of time and to be totally honest I do not function well when she is not around, not that we need to be together 24 hours a day.
Too much information for some perhaps but there you go, from an old romantic who after almost 40 years of marriage is still very much in love with his OH.
Perhaps I am whole but being with my wife and knowing she is there makes me more than that. If that makes sense to anyone.
I do feel less than whole if we are separated for a period of time and to be totally honest I do not function well when she is not around, not that we need to be together 24 hours a day.
Too much information for some perhaps but there you go, from an old romantic who after almost 40 years of marriage is still very much in love with his OH.
The rest of you?.......bleugh
Nov 11th 2008 | 11:08 am
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Re: Annoying Phrases
Aren't most of these said as filler while you're thinking or to give someone a response if you're not interested?
Nov 11th 2008 | 11:46 am
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My contribution
Actually don't get me started...
"Think outside the box" always said by people who live in cubicles who cannot think of any creative alternative to this old walnut
"Reverse backwards" my wife's favourite
"1 pound, that's 2 of your dollars" my father in law. Actually that's out of scope
"leverage" - used in most NA marketing and sales garbage
Starting sentences with "So..."
"In some way, shape or form" used as filler at end of sentence (usually EVERY sentence)
"Cool", "Awesome" - no explanation required
"address the issues"
"What's a toonie?" "It's twice the value of a Loonie?" - my helpful explanation of Canadian colloquial currency terms to a visiting American. Out of scope.
Saying "Yeah?" with raised intonation at end of every sentence
Actually raising intonation at end of sentence regardless of the final word is annoying.
Using terms like "capturing the imagination" when the context is nothing whatever to do with the referrers imagination
Putting "Kind regards" at the end of letters - what does this mean?
The phrase "second to none" to mean really good. To me it means second from bottom (as in their service is second to none, surely means one notch of non-existent?!)
Saying "Surely you can't be serious" when in fact you mean "Shirley"
Using "investment" in place of the word "price" when trying to flog something that almost cannot increase in value, e.g. technology or aircraft
"the royal we" when not referring to monarchical urine
"Hit the ground running"
"As the crow flies" - has anyone watched one? They do change direction
"We have to let you go" when referring to ending someone's employment. When I first heard this in Canada I thought they were giving the person the afternoon off. Seriously.
"Comprising of" - 'of' is superfluous
"Superfluous" - pretentious gits way of saying "not necessary"
Calling Christmas "Holiday" - argh that one gets my goat
Saying "Gets my goat" without knowing its meaning
Responding with "Way" to the exclamation "NO way"
"I'm so going to [blah][blah][blah]"
Starting with "I'm not a racist but..." and then saying something that could never be considered racist
A funny one though:
"As happy as the rabbis cat" - expression used by an elderly jewish friend. It took me a while to work this one out
"Think outside the box" always said by people who live in cubicles who cannot think of any creative alternative to this old walnut
"Reverse backwards" my wife's favourite
"1 pound, that's 2 of your dollars" my father in law. Actually that's out of scope
"leverage" - used in most NA marketing and sales garbage
Starting sentences with "So..."
"In some way, shape or form" used as filler at end of sentence (usually EVERY sentence)
"Cool", "Awesome" - no explanation required
"address the issues"
"What's a toonie?" "It's twice the value of a Loonie?" - my helpful explanation of Canadian colloquial currency terms to a visiting American. Out of scope.
Saying "Yeah?" with raised intonation at end of every sentence
Actually raising intonation at end of sentence regardless of the final word is annoying.
Using terms like "capturing the imagination" when the context is nothing whatever to do with the referrers imagination
Putting "Kind regards" at the end of letters - what does this mean?
The phrase "second to none" to mean really good. To me it means second from bottom (as in their service is second to none, surely means one notch of non-existent?!)
Saying "Surely you can't be serious" when in fact you mean "Shirley"
Using "investment" in place of the word "price" when trying to flog something that almost cannot increase in value, e.g. technology or aircraft
"the royal we" when not referring to monarchical urine
"Hit the ground running"
"As the crow flies" - has anyone watched one? They do change direction
"We have to let you go" when referring to ending someone's employment. When I first heard this in Canada I thought they were giving the person the afternoon off. Seriously.
"Comprising of" - 'of' is superfluous
"Superfluous" - pretentious gits way of saying "not necessary"
Calling Christmas "Holiday" - argh that one gets my goat
Saying "Gets my goat" without knowing its meaning
Responding with "Way" to the exclamation "NO way"
"I'm so going to [blah][blah][blah]"
Starting with "I'm not a racist but..." and then saying something that could never be considered racist
A funny one though:
"As happy as the rabbis cat" - expression used by an elderly jewish friend. It took me a while to work this one out
Nov 11th 2008 | 11:59 am
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Nov 12th 2008 | 2:57 am
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Re: Annoying Phrases
People who begin explanations with "Basically...." Implying that you are an imbecile and they are having to tell you things very slowly and using small words... 
Nov 12th 2008 | 5:49 am
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Re: My contribution
Saying "Yeah?" with raised intonation at end of every sentence
Actually raising intonation at end of sentence regardless of the final word is annoying.
Calling Christmas "Holiday" - argh that one gets my goat
Responding with "Way" to the exclamation "NO way"
"I'm so going to [blah][blah][blah]"
Actually raising intonation at end of sentence regardless of the final word is annoying.
Calling Christmas "Holiday" - argh that one gets my goat
Responding with "Way" to the exclamation "NO way"
"I'm so going to [blah][blah][blah]"
That all sooo gets my goat too, yeah ? (raise tone on final word please). My children are doing this and it drives me nuts, yeah?
And as for Christmas cards that actually say "Happy Christmas" - who would have thought it would be so hard?
Nov 12th 2008 | 6:16 am
#102
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Re: My contribution
Best not to ask questions...
Out of scope
What does "out of scope" mean? Its a bit annoying too.....
Putting "Kind regards" at the end of letters - what does this mean?
It is rather vulgar isn't it? It's what common people use instead of "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely"
The phrase "second to none" to mean really good. To me it means second from bottom
Surely it means that you come second to none, to no one. If you aren't behind anyone then you are first.
Saying "Surely you can't be serious" when in fact you mean "Shirley", ?? oh, humour
"the royal we" when not referring to monarchical urine?? eh??
"Superfluous" - pretentious gits way of saying "not necessary". Why pretentious?
"Gets my goat" without knowing its meaning. What does it mean then, apart from getting on your nerves?Responding
A funny one though:
"As happy as the rabbis cat" - expression used by an elderly jewish friend. It took me a while to work this one out. Sorry I don't get it either.
What does "out of scope" mean? Its a bit annoying too.....
Putting "Kind regards" at the end of letters - what does this mean?
It is rather vulgar isn't it? It's what common people use instead of "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely"
The phrase "second to none" to mean really good. To me it means second from bottom
Surely it means that you come second to none, to no one. If you aren't behind anyone then you are first.
Saying "Surely you can't be serious" when in fact you mean "Shirley", ?? oh, humour
"the royal we" when not referring to monarchical urine?? eh??
"Superfluous" - pretentious gits way of saying "not necessary". Why pretentious?
"Gets my goat" without knowing its meaning. What does it mean then, apart from getting on your nerves?Responding
A funny one though:
"As happy as the rabbis cat" - expression used by an elderly jewish friend. It took me a while to work this one out. Sorry I don't get it either.
Nov 12th 2008 | 6:52 am
#103
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From: North Vancouver
Re: Annoying Phrases
As happy as the rabbis cat -
Clues - think:
- Duties of Rabbi, particularly with jewish boys
- What happens if the Rabbi's bin is overflowing already
- And the Rabbi happens to have a hungry cat
Clues - think:
- Duties of Rabbi, particularly with jewish boys
- What happens if the Rabbi's bin is overflowing already
- And the Rabbi happens to have a hungry cat
