 Irritating phrases. |
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 Sep 15 2009, 06:02 PM
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This is an interesting quote..................
"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." - James D. Nicoll |
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Sep 15 2009, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE (Biker1 @ Sep 14 2009, 09:08 AM)  I am so totally getting where you are all coming from.  Once had dealings with a young upstart who used this ghastly expression at every conceivable opportunity . In a moment of irrational pique , I turned on the hapless youth and duly informed him that if he said it one more time not only would I be unaccountable for my actions but he stood a very good chance of not seeing his next birthday , to which he looked me straight in the eye and said "I hear where you are coming from ". The men in white coats seem awfully nice .  -------------------- Rem tene verba sequentur
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Sep 15 2009, 08:20 PM
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QUOTE (lordtup @ Sep 15 2009, 08:29 PM) Once had dealings with a young upstart who used this ghastly expression at every conceivable opportunity . In a moment of irrational pique , I turned on the hapless youth and duly informed him that if he said it one more time not only would I be unaccountable for my actions but he stood a very good chance of not seeing his next birthday , to which he looked me straight in the eye and said "I hear where you are coming from ". The men in white coats seem awfully nice . Thanks for giving us the 'heads up' on that, Lordtup |
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Sep 15 2009, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE (Hugh Saskin @ Sep 15 2009, 09:20 PM) Thanks for giving us the 'heads up' on that, Lordtup 'He hears where you are coming from'
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Sep 16 2009, 10:12 AM
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He was "like" saying this and she was "like" not listening and they were "like" arguing.......
Is the meaning of like as in resembling, or showing mild afeection for something? LIKE. |
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Sep 16 2009, 10:19 AM
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Sep 16 2009, 10:27 AM
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Sooooooooooooooooooooooo.
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Sep 16 2009, 10:52 AM
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The English language is evolving all the time and there is little that can be done to stop it.
(If one wanted to) Words such as cool, wicked, gay, etc. have all changed their meaning rapidly and I'm sure it will continue. What with that and regular Americanisms creeping into our language. I think we have to live with it (Although we can still have a laugh as above). 
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Sep 16 2009, 11:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
My gripe is a deliberate use of wrong words. By all means have expressions like cool, wicked, etc, to colour a sentence, but phrases like 'can I get' when asking for a drink to be poured for one is simply wrong, rude and ignorant and it winds me up...just like wearing a hat indoors!!!
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Sep 16 2009, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Sep 16 2009, 12:51 PM) My gripe is a deliberate use of wrong words. By all means have expressions like cool, wicked, etc, to colour a sentence, but phrases like 'can I get' when asking for a drink to be poured for one is simply wrong, rude and ignorant and it winds me up...just like wearing a hat indoors!!! I think your example is one of the Americanisms that I was referring to. Irritating I know but I don't think we can stamp it out. Just grin and bear it!!
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Sep 16 2009, 02:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 274 Joined: 19-July 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 205 |
QUOTE (Iommi @ Sep 16 2009, 12:51 PM) My gripe is a deliberate use of wrong words. By all means have expressions like cool, wicked, etc, to colour a sentence, but phrases like 'can I get' when asking for a drink to be poured for one is simply wrong, rude and ignorant and it winds me up...just like wearing a hat indoors!!! This brings back memories of my childhood where I used to as my mother "Can I get down from the table please?" and she would reply "I am sure you CAN if you try but as to whether you MAY or not is another matter".
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| Guest_Bill1_* |
Sep 16 2009, 02:08 PM
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Irritating phrase?
"Hello my name is GMR". |
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Sep 16 2009, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Bill1 @ Sep 16 2009, 03:08 PM) Irritating phrase? "Hello my name is GMR". That is something I've never said... so it must be something you practice, but instead of my name it must be 'Hello my name is Bill1 and don't forget the one as it is my age' 
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Sep 16 2009, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
"Do as I say, not as I do!" - anonymous.
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Sep 16 2009, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Sep 16 2009, 04:23 PM) That is something I've never said... so it must be something you practice, but instead of my name it must be 'Hello my name is Bill1 and don't forget the one as it is my age' But I does write well for me age does not I? |
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Sep 16 2009, 03:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Bill1 @ Sep 16 2009, 04:25 PM) But I does write well for me age does not I? You may think that, but I couldn't possibly comment
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Sep 16 2009, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Sep 16 2009, 04:27 PM) You may think that, but I couldn't possibly comment Theres always a first time.
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Sep 16 2009, 06:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Bill1 @ Sep 16 2009, 04:40 PM) Theres always a first time. True
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Sep 16 2009, 08:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
Just thought of my 2 pet hate phrases. Number 1, when people use a "k" instead of a "g", for example, somethink or nothink. Number 2, when people ask a question with an invisible alternative, such as did you go out last night or..... then they don't say anything! Or what??
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Sep 18 2009, 09:10 AM
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QUOTE (Chesapeake @ Sep 14 2009, 10:44 AM) Yep, this is probably the phrase that I hate the most at the moment. My daughter is always saying "You're doin my ed in" I absolutely hate it and she knows it. She is now teaching it to my 3yr old and that REALLY, REALLY irritates me. I have always brought my children up with values and to speak the Queen's English the way it is supposed to be spoken. Hate chav-talk and whining American children's TV!  If one speaks the Queen's English, then one would say Television and not TV. One certainly wouldn't use the phrase chav or Yep, even when commenting on another persons post. Yep, very American. How is Yep easier to say than Yes |
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