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Unpleasant modern expressions

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chloe1984 Fri 23-May-14 08:58:45

"Back in the day"

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suebailey1 Fri 23-May-14 08:37:05

- any way, shape or form
- spot on
- I'm still processing that information
- keep me in the loop
- whatever
- can I get a latte/cappuccino
- you alright there
- hey you guys, ready to order
- enjoy your meal
- he texted me- grrrrrrr
- he gifted me - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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ayse Fri 23-May-14 08:33:56

'Squaring the circle' - how on earth can you make a circle square??

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HollyDaze Fri 23-May-14 08:28:24

Grannyknot - after a few more posts on this thread, I can see us all trying to be a bit more careful grin

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Grannyknot Fri 23-May-14 08:22:37

In the fullness of time ...

Printmiss and Hollydaze, you have already mentioned two others on my behalf!

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HollyDaze Fri 23-May-14 08:21:24

Thinking of recent politicians, I would also add: 'Let's be very clear' or 'let me be clear'.

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Mishap Fri 23-May-14 08:16:57

"On a daily basis"- what pray is wrong with "every day"?

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Penstemmon Fri 23-May-14 08:09:47

Also 'can I GET a coffee'

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Penstemmon Fri 23-May-14 08:08:20

I'm not racist/sexist etc BUT.......

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Lona Fri 23-May-14 08:04:49

"For sure". Grrr!

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ninathenana Fri 23-May-14 08:03:41

'It's been such a journey' when not referring to travel arrangements.

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HollyDaze Fri 23-May-14 08:01:40

'Do you know what I mean' said anywhere in a sentence and usually more than once

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PRINTMISS Fri 23-May-14 07:57:26

"Well I have to say" WHY?

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Gagagran Fri 23-May-14 07:53:12

Going forward.

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mrsmopp Fri 23-May-14 07:44:05

Up for grabs. I hate it. Let's have your pet hate..

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