Oxford compiles list of top ten irritating phrases

Antaletriangle · 11-07-2008, 10:55 PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...g-phrases.html
A top 10 of irritating expressions has been compiled by researchers at Oxford University.
The top ten most irritating phrases:

1 - At the end of the day

2 - Fairly unique

3 - I personally

4 - At this moment in time

5 - With all due respect

6 - Absolutely

7 - It's a nightmare

8 - Shouldn't of

9 - 24/7

10 - It's not rocket science

They've left the most irratating one out: "You know what i mean?"

11-07-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Oxford compiles list of top ten irritating phrases http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...g-phrases.html A top 10 of irritating expressions has been compiled by researchers at Oxford University. The top ten most irritating phrases: 1 - At the end of the day 2 - Fairly unique 3 - I personally 4 - At this moment in time 5 - With all due respect 6 - Absolutely 7 - It's a nightmare 8 - Shouldn't of 9 - 24/7 10 - It's not rocket science They've left the most irratating one out: "You know what i mean?"