Words and Expressions that we hate

[Sass Muffin]

I can't stand it when we're told through work communication, that if we have a question about anything to "feel free to reach out to____" whatever person.
I prefer get in contact with.
"Reach out" bugs me. Lol

 

[QSis]

I can't stand it when we're told through work communication, that if we have a question about anything to "feel free to reach out to____" whatever person.
I prefer get in contact with.
"Reach out" bugs me. Lol

Oh, God, me too! I've complained about that one for at least 5 years! Another fad expression.

Lee

 

[Sass Muffin]

Whenever I hear it, I think of the old AT&T commercial, 🎶🎶 reach out, reach out and touch someone ☎️🎶🎶🤣

 

[LastManStanding]

Has anyone else heard "What can I do you for?" ? I've heard it in several movies.

 

[QSis]

Has anyone else heard "What can I do you for?" ? I've heard it in several movies.

Sure! I've heard it mostly from older men.

Lee

 

[Sass Muffin]

"On a need-to-know basis".
That also bugs me.

 

[LastManStanding]

"What can I do you for?" sounds like someone asking a sex worker what they would accept as payment. Probably because I am not a native speaker of the language.

 

[Sass Muffin]

"What can I do you for?" sounds like someone asking a sex worker what they would accept as payment. Probably because I am not a native speaker of the language.

Indike, I've heard it like Lee said, from the older generation of gentlemen.
Say you walk into a DIY store, and you're looking for something. A gentleman may walk up to you and say "what can I do ya for" vs what can I do for you, may I help you, etc ...

 

[QSis]

Indike, I've heard it like Lee said, from the older generation of gentlemen.
Say you walk into a DIY store, and you're looking for something. A gentleman may walk up to you and say "what can I do ya for" vs what can I do for you, may I help you, etc ...

Right, Lora. It's meant to be light-hearted, friendly, Indike.

Lee

 

[LastManStanding]

Thanks for the explanation. I am too particular about grammar, in any language. That's like a chronic illness in me. It cannot be cured. I must learn to live with it. Lol.

 

[QSis]

Thanks for the explanation. I am too particular about grammar, in any language. That's like a chronic illness in me. It cannot be cured. I must learn to live with it. Lol.

Me, too!

Lee

 

[QSis]

Okay, here's another one that's been getting my jaw to clench: "obsessed"

Now that I've pointed it out, you'll notice how many people are "obsessed" with everything.

Sorry!

Lee

 

[QSis]

I hate "u" for "you" and hate "r u" for ... obvious. Actually, I hate being texted, period.

Lee

 

[Doc]

I prefer texting to calling. It is so handy. I text with the kids and grandkids almost daily. Not "obsessed" with it but I'd be lost without it. LOL Sorry Lee, couldn't resist.

 

[LastManStanding]

I hate "u" for "you" and hate "r u" for ... obvious. Actually, I hate being texted, period.

Lee

Same here. I actually never reply to u and r u and several other such "words." But texting I don't mind when the other person has no time for a call. E.g. in the office etc. .

 

[lilbopeep]

Oh, Snap

 

[Sass Muffin]

Oh, Snap

I've not heard that in forever.

Foodie wise, I can't stand when anyone refers to mashed potatoes as mashies.
Sounds like something a 4 year old would say.

 

[QSis]

I've not heard that in forever.

Foodie wise, I can't stand when anyone refers to mashed potatoes as mashies.
Sounds like something a 4 year old would say.

Ugh. Ditto 'taters*, 'maters, 'nanners, sammiches

(*unless referring to Tater Tots)

Lee

 

[Sass Muffin]

Rom-com for romantic comedy.
Sitcom doesn't bother me lol

 

[QSis]

Rom-com for romantic comedy.
Sitcom doesn't bother me lol

Holey moley, Lora, you found one that DOESN'T grind my teeth, LOL!

Lee

 

[lilbopeep]

Bro-mance

 

[LastManStanding]

Rom-com for romantic comedy.
Sitcom doesn't bother me lol

That's me! I hate romcom but alright with sitcom.

 

[lilbopeep]

Ghosted

 

[QSis]

This fad expression hasn't made it to my "hate list" yet, but it's quickly on its way: IYKYK (if you know, you know)

Lee

 

[Sass Muffin]

This fad expression hasn't made it to my "hate list" yet, but it's quickly on its way: IYKYK (if you know, you know)

Lee

I said that once on a Facebook post, but I was being facetious.

 

[lilbopeep]

This sounds ridiculous to me “planned overs”

 

[QSis]

This sounds ridiculous to me “planned overs”

Not sure I know that one. How is it used in a sentence?

Lee

 

[Sass Muffin]

This isn't a word or expression that I dislike.

This is something I've come across several times now at work which has bothered me because a lot of people do not understand the language/culture of some from another country.
I trained Ema, Anna and Marlu (a young man).

They are all Filipino and our staff now on a three year contract.
They all refer to anyone as HE.
I knew this because my Father and Mother had Filipino friends and acquaintances while Dad was serving in the Navy.

I had to set a couple of the young girls straight on this, as they stood there looking at me totally perplexed.

 

[lilbopeep]

Not sure I know that one. How is it used in a sentence?

Lee

Instead of leftovers. Used for another meal/dish. Still leftovers to me.

 

[QSis]

Instead of leftovers. Used for another meal/dish. Still leftovers to me.

Just went over to DC and did a search on "planned overs". Geez, I see what you mean - lots of those members use the term! Never heard it before!

Lee