Annoying words and phrases
This is the third video in the series
“America’s English.”
Here are eight annoying words /
phrases:
---Shelter in place.
That is usually announced when there
is danger at an institution. Why not say
“run,” “hide,” or “barricade yourself?”
It seems in unison they all adopted “shelter in place.”
---Conversation
News media pundits and politicians no
longer have a talk, debate, or discussion.
They all now have a “conversation” and/or implore others to have a
“conversation.” They have worn out that
word.
---Hydrate
Doing yard work or exercise in hot
weather, someone always state: “you need to hydrate.” In other words need to drink. So what’s wrong with saying drink or take in
liquids? “Hydrate” equates to a
fire-hydrant and do what dogs do to fire-hydrants?
---Lets agree to disagree.
This is said when two or more people
are unable to agree when discussing a disagreement. That is the easy way out. Continue the disagreement until one side
agrees. Or if unable to agree, then end
it acknowledging an agreement was not attainable. Inserting “agree to disagree” is weak.
---It is what it is.
The night is dark because “it is what
it is.” Hello: Nights are dark and that in itself is what it
is. Water is wet, fire is hot.
---I want to say……
Many people initiate a response to a
questions with “I want to say.” What is
that? Say it, no need to revel your
feelings that comes across in your answer.
By starting with “I want to say” is a delaying motion or an attempt to
portray a deep thinker. Hooey!
---See what I’m saying
Some people add after a lengthy
explanation conclude with “see what I am saying?” No, unless the person is a cartoon comic
character with a speech bubble.
---Can I hold your pen?
Instead of asking “may I borrow your
pen,” or “may I use your pen,” or “let me use your pen,” some ask to assist you
by offering “can I hold your pen.”
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1 comment:
What about "It's a real Game Changer" I'm so sick of hearing that!
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