|
Post by gillyp on Jun 24, 2024 11:38:24 GMT
A lot of phrases make my teeth itch but one I can’t bear and apologies if it’s a favourite of yours, is “Bloom where you are planted”. I think it was so overused in the scrapbook world that the meaning lost its way.
“We are trying to make sense of it”. “We are trying to process it”. “We are coming to terms with it”. I worked with a woman whose life was one long drama. Every.single.Monday she would regale us with her outlandish tales and always finish with one of those sayings so I am now numb to them and mentally eye roll at them simply due to their overuse by that co worker. Right now I can’t think of an alternative and I recognise many people will find they really do need to say them and I hope I keep my Pavlovian response in check at those times.
|
|
|
Post by lainey on Jun 24, 2024 11:56:22 GMT
I cringe myself inside out every time my friend says 'I'm the heroine in my own story'.
|
|
|
Post by gillyp on Jun 24, 2024 12:05:03 GMT
I would cringe too!
|
|
|
Post by nightnurse on Jun 24, 2024 12:55:01 GMT
“That’s just the way it is” or “it’s always been like that.” Oh okay I guess we should just give up because it’s not like anything has ever changed throughout human history.
|
|
|
Post by lbp on Jun 24, 2024 13:03:09 GMT
I have a friend that says "You know what I mean" after every sentence. Drives me nuts.
|
|
pantsonfire
Drama Llama
Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy your life with those who you love.
Posts: 6,296
Jun 19, 2022 16:48:04 GMT
|
Post by pantsonfire on Jun 24, 2024 13:12:38 GMT
“That’s just the way it is” or “it’s always been like that.” Oh okay I guess we should just give up because it’s not like anything has ever changed throughout human history. Nope. I have said it. A lot actually. My kids lives and the hectic insurance issues and medical issues and medical debt really are "it is what it is" and "that's just the way it is." And you are all fully aware of the fights I have had with insurance and medical personnel and how much I have had to pay off and there isn't a damn thing that will change that. I mean this crap has gone on for 18 years. Even with a nurse case advocate and state DMHS ruling, medical group still tries to play games and recently did when they denied formula authorization. It's what they do so yeah "that's just the way it is" is extremely fitting
|
|
pantsonfire
Drama Llama
Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy your life with those who you love.
Posts: 6,296
Jun 19, 2022 16:48:04 GMT
|
Post by pantsonfire on Jun 24, 2024 13:12:56 GMT
I have a friend that says "You know what I mean" after every sentence. Drives me nuts. Agreed that that phrase is irritating
|
|
pantsonfire
Drama Llama
Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy your life with those who you love.
Posts: 6,296
Jun 19, 2022 16:48:04 GMT
|
Post by pantsonfire on Jun 24, 2024 13:13:58 GMT
It was God's plan/will.
Nope. "God" did not make the dude drink 5 beers, get in his car, and nearly kill me. Then cause me to suffer and have multiple long surgeries.
🙄
|
|
Judy26
Pearl Clutcher
MOTFY Bitchy Nursemaid
Posts: 2,974
Location: NW PA
Jun 25, 2014 23:50:38 GMT
|
Post by Judy26 on Jun 24, 2024 13:14:22 GMT
“You do you” sends me right over the edge. I always want to reply with “You do rude and condescending “
|
|
|
Post by worrywart on Jun 24, 2024 13:19:03 GMT
Usually I hear it on reality shows...anything about their "journey"!
|
|
|
Post by bbkeef on Jun 24, 2024 13:23:42 GMT
"My bad". I always want to reply with "your bad what?"
|
|
anaterra
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,134
Location: Texas
Jun 29, 2014 3:04:02 GMT
|
Post by anaterra on Jun 24, 2024 13:23:46 GMT
I hate it is what it is!!!
My worst is my mother.... after everything she says anyway anyhow.... then starts speaking again anyway anyhow...
I counted and she said it 15 times in a 30 min conversation!!!!!
Nails on chalkboard
|
|
|
Post by epeanymous on Jun 24, 2024 13:30:15 GMT
“Everything happens for a reason.”
|
|
Tearisci
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,268
Nov 6, 2018 16:34:30 GMT
|
Post by Tearisci on Jun 24, 2024 13:37:58 GMT
Live, love, laugh on signs. so 1990s
|
|
|
Post by lbp on Jun 24, 2024 13:41:47 GMT
Usually I hear it on reality shows...anything about their "journey"! I hate how everything is a "journey" My weight loss journey, my grief journey, my medical journey" UGH
|
|
|
Post by quinlove on Jun 24, 2024 13:46:03 GMT
You ask your server if you can have a straw for your drink, they reply - no problem.
|
|
christinec68
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,437
Location: New York, NY
Jun 26, 2014 18:02:19 GMT
|
Post by christinec68 on Jun 24, 2024 13:50:53 GMT
The phrases that grate my nerves are: Suck it up buttercup No is a complete sentence At the end of the day
|
|
|
Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 24, 2024 13:57:31 GMT
Usually I hear it on reality shows...anything about their "journey"! I hate how everything is a "journey" My weight loss journey, my grief journey, my medical journey" UGH YES! That one drives me nuts. I also hate how everything is in “pieces”: the medical piece, the education piece, the financial piece, blah, blah, blah. I hear that one a lot in educational settings like PTA meetings, school board, even seminars for parents.
|
|
smcast
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,509
Location: MN
Mar 18, 2016 14:06:38 GMT
|
Post by smcast on Jun 24, 2024 13:58:31 GMT
My mother appears so apathetic when she says, "whatever" and/or "oh well!" after every statement when I talk to her. Grrrrrrr!
|
|
|
Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 24, 2024 13:59:05 GMT
You ask your server if you can have a straw for your drink, they reply - no problem. Just go to Chick-fil-a, if you ask for a straw (or anything) they’ll say, “My pleasure!” I don’t know which one’s worse.
|
|
|
Post by janet on Jun 24, 2024 14:02:15 GMT
Live, love, laugh on signs. so 1990s My daughter has a sign in her house that says Alive Ahahaha Fuck and I laugh my butt off every time I see it.
|
|
Tearisci
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,268
Nov 6, 2018 16:34:30 GMT
|
Post by Tearisci on Jun 24, 2024 14:04:03 GMT
Live, love, laugh on signs. so 1990s My daughter has a sign in her house that says Alive Ahahaha Fuck and I laugh my butt off every time I see it. Now I want that! I have a magnet that says Dream Big Work Hard Be Brave Shine Bright Fuck Off
|
|
|
Post by gar on Jun 24, 2024 14:17:29 GMT
Reach out 🙄 I’m going to reach out to her…you mean you’re going to call or message her. Thanks for reaching out…thanks for emailing/ringing.
|
|
|
Post by peano on Jun 24, 2024 14:24:32 GMT
Corporate speak gets on my nerves: wheelhouse, skill set, circle back...
|
|
anaterra
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,134
Location: Texas
Jun 29, 2014 3:04:02 GMT
|
Post by anaterra on Jun 24, 2024 14:31:22 GMT
You ask your server if you can have a straw for your drink, they reply - no problem. What is a better response?? I say no problem all the time... i want to change it... but dont want to be chick fil a about it and say my pleasure.... it almost is never a pleasure... but it is also not a problem
|
|
|
Post by quinlove on Jun 24, 2024 14:38:43 GMT
You ask your server if you can have a straw for your drink, they reply - no problem. What is a better response?? I say no problem all the time... i want to change it... but dont want to be chick fil a about it and say my pleasure.... it almost is never a pleasure... but it is also not a problem Sure, I’ll be right back.
|
|
|
Post by ntsf on Jun 24, 2024 14:45:15 GMT
"god doesn't give you anything you can't handle"..
|
|
|
Post by Restless Spirit on Jun 24, 2024 14:46:12 GMT
I have a friend that says "You know what I mean" after every sentence. Drives me nuts. Oh my word. TL;DR I have a neighbor that says this. Long version, the setup. I live in a housing addition. The way our houses are situated, my neighbor’s, garage and driveway face my backyard. Since the pandemic, he has worked from home. He is the regional manager for a large company. He wears earbuds when using his phone and paces around the driveway, yelling at his employees. I kid you not, in a 5 minute timeframe, he can say“You know what I mean?” at the minimum, 20 or more times! Clearly, no. If you have to keep repeating yourself, then they, in fact, DO NOT “know what you mean”! ETA - He also uses “You know what I’m saying?” Frequently. Very frequently. In the same conversations. Gah. One of my current least favorite phases - (I have many) - “boys wil be boys!” Frequently said in a sing songy voice by a mother who can’t control her child. Control your son people..
|
|
ellen
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,810
Jun 30, 2014 12:52:45 GMT
|
Post by ellen on Jun 24, 2024 14:50:57 GMT
Corporate speak gets on my nerves: wheelhouse, skill set, circle back... I was so glad to leave the lingo of the education world. “Remember your why.” I couldn’t remember $hit.
|
|
|
Post by monklady123 on Jun 24, 2024 15:31:14 GMT
-- God doesn't give us anything we can't handle. -- God wanted another angel today. (often said at the death of a child) -- Love the sinner, hate the sin. (which usually only refers to one thing) -- the church pastor who "invites" us to everything.. "I invite you to turn to hymn #245..." or "I invite you to turn to the person next to you..." Seriously, I had one like this years ago. How about simply "Please turn to hymn #245"? I promise you, as a chaplain, I have never and will never say any of those things. (especially the first three...the fourth one is kind of trivial but it makes me crazy anyway, haha) Non-faith-based: -- impactful -- journey -- off-ramp -- any other corporate-type words Probably a bunch more also, since I'm often grumpy about language usage...hahaha. But can't think of any others at the moment.
|
|