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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 20:05:34 GMT
I have to agree with everything that has been posted. But, the one thing that really makes me grind my teeth is 'I've got" e.g. 'I've got a headache.' It seems that the entire world uses it, I read it in books, newspapers and hear it used in general conversations, interviews, movies, everywhere and I have been guilty as well. When you say 'I've got' you are actually saying "I have got'. Why don't people say 'I have'? There, now I feel better. Hmm. I've never thought about that before. I didn't think it was wrong, just one of those funny English phrases that doesn't actually make sense.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 20:08:44 GMT
Here's another I can't stand: the phrase "got it off". As in, "oh, that necklace? I got it off Etsy". Unless it was physically on top of Etsy, you didn't get if off anything. You purchased it FROM Etsy.
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Post by ilikepink on Aug 12, 2014 20:14:15 GMT
I'm pretty good with spelling and punctuation, but cannot pronounce aluminum to save my life. Foil works just fine, thank you!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 20:49:51 GMT
I never thought of this before. If you have multiple inserts to expand a table, are they called Leafs or Leaves? We always say "Please put two leaves into the table" I don't know if it is technically correct, but I just wouldn't think to say "leafs" unless I was shown that is was the correct word to use. I have some friends whose last name is "Leaf" and they are constantly called "The Leaves."
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Post by smartypants71 on Aug 12, 2014 20:53:48 GMT
I'm pretty good with spelling and punctuation, but cannot pronounce aluminum to save my life. Foil works just fine, thank you! Fortunately, you have 2 options: the UK way which I think is so much easier, or the American way. I'm like you and just say foil
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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 12, 2014 21:15:58 GMT
I don't understand what you are trying to say, care to explain? Or are you just trying to make this about abortion? You're the one that brought up abortion. I was just commenting on the grammar, not the content of her example. So then you didn't understand what *I* said. I was referring to her example. When it comes to abortion, referring to "belief," at least for those who are pro-choice - they believe in the RIGHT to have an abortion, not abortion itself. So, I don't think any one actually "believes" in abortion, but "believes" in the right of someone to make that choice. Am I making things more clear with that? I'm trying...lol.
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Post by stefdesign on Aug 12, 2014 21:31:24 GMT
You're the one that brought up abortion. I was just commenting on the grammar, not the content of her example. So then you didn't understand what *I* said. I was referring to her example. When it comes to abortion, referring to "belief," at least for those who are pro-choice - they believe in the RIGHT to have an abortion, not abortion itself. So, I don't think any one actually "believes" in abortion, but "believes" in the right of someone to make that choice. Am I making things more clear with that? I'm trying...lol. I really don't want this to be a discussion about abortion, but your 'belief' that no one actually "believes" in abortion is incorrect. Sure, probably most pro-choice people believe in a woman's right to choose, and are not pro-abortion. But that doesn't mean there aren't people who believe in abortion. And with that, I believe I will end my part in the discussion on the word 'believe'.
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Post by I-95 on Aug 12, 2014 21:46:55 GMT
Ugggg, when people say sells, instead of sales e.g How many total sells did you have last week?
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Post by marmargirl on Aug 12, 2014 22:00:30 GMT
When I worked as a social worker, my supervisor, who held a Master's degree and many certifications, used to say "conversate" and " on tomorrow" or "it happened on yesterday". It drove me crazy and embarrassed me on her behalf but there was no way I was going to correct her (she was scary!) The one that bugs me (in addition to all the above ) is people saying "jewrey" instead of "jewelry".
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Post by ilikepink on Aug 13, 2014 0:12:52 GMT
I'm pretty good with spelling and punctuation, but cannot pronounce aluminum to save my life. Foil works just fine, thank you! Fortunately, you have 2 options: the UK way which I think is so much easier, or the American way. I'm like you and just say foil I have tried the UK way - and end up sounding very strange - foil works! lol
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Post by giraffemom on Aug 13, 2014 6:25:00 GMT
I agree with pretty much this entire list. However....there's one that bugs the ever living crap out of me. FEWER vs. LESS I cringe when I hear "less calories" and other similarly stupid things on tv/radio/in person. carol
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Post by cmhs on Aug 13, 2014 11:15:03 GMT
I thought of another one! I often hear this one in advertising. "Discounts up to 70% and more!" Well, "up to" implies an upper limit so don't say "and more". So annoying to me, grrrr.
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 13, 2014 12:12:44 GMT
Sorry for those of you who use it but it's just wrong and it shits me to tears. I'm concerned about this phrase: "it shits me to tears." Is that a misspelling? If not, please give me a definition and origin. Definition: If something "gives you the shits" it means it annoys you. If something "shits you to tears" it annoys you a lot LOL! As in, it's so annoying it makes you want to cry. I have no idea of the origin, I guess it must be Australian slang. I've heard it all my life. Not to be confused with shit-hot (awesome) or shit-faced (drunk).
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Aug 13, 2014 12:24:04 GMT
I absolutely hate 'nom nom nom' I'm not even sure why, I just can't stand it. .... Leafs instead of leaves OMG! The "nom nom nom" makes me break out in hives I hate it so much. I'm also not sure why, but I shudder every time I see it or hear it. Ugh! Then, not knowing how to make the plural of "Leaf" makes me roll my eyes. Ugh!
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Post by sharlag on Aug 13, 2014 12:46:55 GMT
When I worked as a social worker, my supervisor, who held a Master's degree and many certifications, used to say "conversate" and " on tomorrow" or "it happened on yesterday". It drove me crazy and embarrassed me on her behalf but there was no way I was going to correct her (she was scary!) The one that bugs me (in addition to all the above ) is people saying "jewrey" instead of "jewelry". How about the pronunciation "Jew-lery"?
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Post by gar on Aug 13, 2014 13:12:38 GMT
On Facebook I have just had a 'suggested' page to like - Party's R us Obviously I can't!!
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Post by lbp on Aug 13, 2014 13:14:53 GMT
My MIL has always said she goes to K-Mark or Walmark (K-Mart, Walmart). Interestingly enough she also goes to Belt (Belk). She also doesn't like "reefs" on front doors.
My former supervisor used to pronounce the word "shrimp" as "srimp" there was no "h". She also would say "breffast and breathroom (instead of bathroom).
I have a hard time saying cinnamon. If I don't think about it before I say it, I will say cimmanon.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Aug 13, 2014 13:35:26 GMT
I hate sorrynotsorry. It sounds so condescending to me.
Also the word gonna. I cringe when I see it even though according to Dictionary.com it's the contraction of going to. I can't think of any other contraction that sounds so unprofessional.
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Post by doxielady on Aug 13, 2014 14:01:25 GMT
Also the word gonna. I cringe when I see it even though according to Dictionary.com it's the contraction of going to. I can't think of any other contraction that sounds so unprofessional.
YES!! and then add "imma" and it makes it completely cringe worthy.
Imma gonna head to Michaels.
I see it all of the time and I just can't stand it.
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Post by alibama on Aug 13, 2014 14:24:47 GMT
I can't say the word Breakfast right either can my daughter. My husband always makes fun of us.
We have a guy at work. His last name is Chaffin but he pronounces it Chaffins. He also can't write the word OR. When he writes up his paperwork he writes it up repair are replace. I have told him a million times but it never changes and he is in his 60s so I am guessing he won't ever change.
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Aug 13, 2014 14:29:43 GMT
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Post by scrappinchar on Aug 13, 2014 15:47:49 GMT
Cray cray....I hate it.
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Post by MerryMom on Aug 13, 2014 15:50:15 GMT
"Pacifically" said instead of "specifically".
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Post by MerryMom on Aug 13, 2014 15:50:47 GMT
Oh, and "fur babies".
Yuck
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Post by gar on Aug 13, 2014 16:01:09 GMT
Oh, and "fur babies". Yuck Oh god yes!!
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Post by sisterbdsq on Aug 13, 2014 16:38:51 GMT
I never thought of this before. If you have multiple inserts to expand a table, are they called Leafs or Leaves? Yes. But I was thinking more leaves from a tree lol! Its one leaf, two leaves. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS. The Leafs.
That is all.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2014 16:48:46 GMT
Smothercated.
Cut on or cut off the light.
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Post by withapea on Aug 13, 2014 16:57:54 GMT
Anything that sounds like baby talk, tummy, yummy, sammy, lappy ( I could go on but I'll refrain ). I also really dislike the trend of people referring to their children as "littles".
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Post by withapea on Aug 13, 2014 16:59:04 GMT
Smothercated. Cut on or cut off the light. Smothercated? I've never come across that ( thankfully ). What does that even mean?
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Post by peano on Aug 13, 2014 17:38:50 GMT
Yes, this! I hate, hate, hate it when I read Legos. It's just Lego, people! If you want to talk about individual pieces, they are Lego bricks. Thank you. (I know this is probably a regional difference, but it still drives me crazy!)
"Son, please pick up your Lego bricks?" Umm, no. That's not going to happen--it's going to be "son, pick up these damn Legos before I lacerate my foot!"
Curious to me that EVERYONE misuses lie and lay but it's never mentioned in these threads.
I say OMG ironically from time to time.
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