What Everyday Phrases Make You Annoyed?
"It is what it is." That has to be a phrase I hear, at least, three times a day. And, every time I hear it, I get a bit annoyed. I can't explain it; it's just one of those things. Well, if you have phrases that annoy you on a daily basis, you are not alone. Oxford University has named the top 10 most cringe-worthy phrases.
The university says the number one most annoying phrases heard every day is, "At the end of the day." This doesn't bother me much, but, maybe it's because I don't hear it every day.
Here's the rest of the most annoying phrases and words:
- At the end of the day
- Fairly unique
- I personally
- At this moment in time
- With all due respect
- Absolutely
- It's a nightmare
- Shouldn't of
- 24/7
- It's not rocket science
So, which phrases do you hear on a daily basis that just really get under your skin? We all have them; what's yours?