Most Irritating Phrase
Jan 11th 2005, 4:40 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by BrandonBrit
'Littler' :scared: 'Littlest' 
BOO-YA!!!!! This one drove me nuts at a 4th of July firework display one year, we always get next to a loud one and this 'word' came out of his booming gob, everytime a firework went off...it was the longest display of my life!
BOO-YA!!!!! This one drove me nuts at a 4th of July firework display one year, we always get next to a loud one and this 'word' came out of his booming gob, everytime a firework went off...it was the longest display of my life!
Jan 11th 2005, 4:40 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
In 2 years I have adapted to US lingo very well. Me on phone to my friend:
Me: If its okay can I ride with you?
Friend: Sure
Me: Okay I will swing by and we will ride together.
Friend: What time?
Me: A quarter after 10.
Later to my husband...
Me: honey I sounded just like one of them. You should have heard me!
Husband: Pack your bags its time to go home.
Me: If its okay can I ride with you?
Friend: Sure
Me: Okay I will swing by and we will ride together.
Friend: What time?
Me: A quarter after 10.
Later to my husband...
Me: honey I sounded just like one of them. You should have heard me!
Husband: Pack your bags its time to go home.
Jan 11th 2005, 5:35 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by englishrosebud
I overheard someone telling a friend they had "gotten burglarized" lately !!!
2 of my favourite wrong words used together...even better !
2 of my favourite wrong words used together...even better !
Jan 11th 2005, 6:18 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by Pulaski
"Gotten" bugs me too, but it is legitimate English, just a past tense of "get" that has fallen out of common usage in the UK. Here in the US it is taught in schools as proper English usage.
Jan 11th 2005, 6:45 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by tomelina
..... I still can't get used to the high pitched wahoo's and ye ha's coming from 200 plus pound guys, they squeal like girls.
"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
it drives me mad.
Jan 11th 2005, 6:50 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by englishrosebud
I overheard someone telling a friend they had "gotten burglarized" lately !!!
2 of my favourite wrong words used together...even better !
2 of my favourite wrong words used together...even better !
Jan 11th 2005, 6:51 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
BE will be right back.... ...after these important messages!
Jan 11th 2005, 6:52 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
BE will be right back.... ...after these important messages!
"The plane will be landing momentarily".
Presumably this is just before it takes off again.
"I'll talk to you momentarily".
Because I can't be bothered with a full conversation ?
Jan 11th 2005, 7:03 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by tomelina
<<snip>> I still can't get used to the high pitched wahoo's and ye ha's coming from 200 plus pound guys, they squeal like girls.
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Jan 11th 2005, 9:00 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
So not happnin
samwich instead of sandwich
I'm American (but married to a Brit) and most of these phrases irritate the piss out of me.
My favourite is when I'm with my English friends at a restaurant or bar and when they ask for water or a coca-cola with no ice they get looks like they've just landed from another planet. The waiter usually repeats this request 4 more times. Oi!
samwich instead of sandwich
I'm American (but married to a Brit) and most of these phrases irritate the piss out of me.
My favourite is when I'm with my English friends at a restaurant or bar and when they ask for water or a coca-cola with no ice they get looks like they've just landed from another planet. The waiter usually repeats this request 4 more times. Oi!
Jan 11th 2005, 9:05 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
My favourite is when I'm with my English friends at a restaurant or bar and when they ask for water or a coca-cola with no ice they get looks like they've just landed from another planet. The waiter usually repeats this request 4 more times. Oi![/QUOTE]
Is that cause the waiter knows most brits drink alcohol
Is that cause the waiter knows most brits drink alcohol
Jan 11th 2005, 9:08 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by winnsail
So not happnin
samwich instead of sandwich
I'm American (but married to a Brit) and most of these phrases irritate the piss out of me.
My favourite is when I'm with my English friends at a restaurant or bar and when they ask for water or a coca-cola with no ice they get looks like they've just landed from another planet. The waiter usually repeats this request 4 more times. Oi!
samwich instead of sandwich
I'm American (but married to a Brit) and most of these phrases irritate the piss out of me.
My favourite is when I'm with my English friends at a restaurant or bar and when they ask for water or a coca-cola with no ice they get looks like they've just landed from another planet. The waiter usually repeats this request 4 more times. Oi!
I've never drank a warm beer in my life, I just prefer it chilled rather than the liquid nitrogen temperature it is served at here that would crack the enamel on my teeth.
Jan 11th 2005, 9:34 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by Manc
the whole warm beer thing grates me.
I've never drank a warm beer in my life, I just prefer it chilled rather than the liquid nitrogen temperature it is served at here that would crack the enamel on my teeth.
I've never drank a warm beer in my life, I just prefer it chilled rather than the liquid nitrogen temperature it is served at here that would crack the enamel on my teeth.
Jan 11th 2005, 9:47 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by Manc
the whole warm beer thing grates me.
I've never drank a warm beer in my life, I just prefer it chilled rather than the liquid nitrogen temperature it is served at here that would crack the enamel on my teeth.
I've never drank a warm beer in my life, I just prefer it chilled rather than the liquid nitrogen temperature it is served at here that would crack the enamel on my teeth.
Jan 11th 2005, 9:48 pm
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Re: Most Irritating Phrase
Originally Posted by elfman
Which beer is it that is currently advertised as America's "coldest tasting" beer? Coors? That's just bloody silly, what does cold taste of? Even some Americans I know think that's irritating.