Most disliked words of phrases

Doodledog

Dickens

biglouis

Pseudo psychological expressions like "passive aggressive" and "narcissistic" (mis)used by lay people who have no qualifications whatever in psychology.

Wind your neck in

Punching down

Agreed.

However I don't think you necessarily need to be a professional to recognise glaring narcissism!

You really don't. Whilst I understand actual psychologists getting annoyed when people misuse terms (as they do with 'obsessed'), I don't necessarily think that professionals wanting exclusive use of jargon is healthy.

It's a bit like not wanting the Bible translated into English - if the plebs can understand it there is no mystique, and no need to pay to be told things by the experts.

I think it's the pseudo psycho-babble - not infrequently trotted out by well-known actors (G Paltrow?) that grates. "Conscious-uncoupling" etc, etc.

Terminology like mindfulness, wellness, healing? It all sounds so 'holy' and gossamery.

I'm of the opinion that some mental-health problems would be better solved by financial security, a decent roof over one's head, and not having to fret constantly about the future. And a mental-health system that adequately responded to the needs of those with serious problems. I'm not sure that these airy-fairy notions of mindfulness etc really help with such realities.

I was urged (via a media article) to discover my true-self. I really don't have the faintest idea of what that means - it's just jargon!

Oh yes, I agree with that. 'True self' is grating, and can mean 'selfish and inconsiderate'. I also think that the constant suggestions that people put themselves first cause more problems than they solve.

I completely agree that practical solutions would help a lot of mental health problems, but disagree that lay people can't spot a narcissist or passive aggressive behaviour.

Doodledog

Oh yes, I agree with that. 'True self' is grating, and can mean 'selfish and inconsiderate'. I also think that the constant suggestions that people put themselves first cause more problems than they solve.

I completely agree that practical solutions would help a lot of mental health problems, but disagree that lay people can't spot a narcissist or passive aggressive behaviour.

... how about

learn to love yourself

(I know it's in that article I perused somewhere)?

Starting a sentence with so

The awful American “my bad” and also the American “passed” please just say died. Both of these in use now in UK. Why???

Londoners have been turning round and saying for generations, it's certainly not a new expression, daft yes but goes with the territory. Another recent one that drives me nuts is myself instead of me.

‘I found myself at (wherever)’. Were you in a trance? Transported by a time machine? No, you went there.

Oldbat1

The awful American “my bad” and also the American “passed” please just say died. Both of these in use now in UK. Why???

Passed has been in use for many years by members of the Catholic Church in Northern Ireland.

I also hate the overuse of 'incredible' and 'unbelievable'. I remember someone on TV (David Baddiel) saying 'I find that incredibly believable', with no sense of irony whatever. For me, it spoiled an excellent programme, but there you are, I'm a pedant.

Also when people think the plural of text is texes and not texts

To be honest with you.

tedandjack22

Also when people think the plural of text is texes and not texts

That really annoys me as well tedandjack22

Pet parents

tedandjack22

Also when people think the plural of text is texes and not texts

And when people think the past tense of text is text, not texted.

(Sorry, haven’t read the full thread, so this may have come up before.)

I am tired of hearing people at all times and in all situations saying 'I can't wait', when it's obvious that they are waiting and will be waiting.

So,....

Flippin heck, judging by the replies I would say it's best to keep tha gob shut ! 😒

Oftentimes, an Americanism that's now creeping in here.
Can I get, instead of may I have. Plus the ones the rest of you have mentioned.

Super hot, super hungry, super tired, super super super......

Cute…..applied to children, dogs and most anything really !!!

In a heartbeat.

Close up and personal (why not just "close up"?)

'Let's be honest' and 'let's be clear about this' when they come from the mouth of a politician.

garnet25 - I agree with you about Can I get? It's dreadful and my AC are saying it.
Also "Swing by" rather than "come around".

Just hate the wordgotten

No glasses on,,,,, should read….word gotten