mermaid

I get so tired of repeated "like', 'you know', 'basically', Some people cannot speak a sentence without "you know' in between every word. Then there others who do the same with 'basically'. I'm especially annoyed by that word being used repeatedly on news and interview shows on tv. But the phrase that makes my teeth grit is "at the end of the day" that every politician thinks might make his/her opinion sound so intelligent. That one is wearing out the mute on my remote. If only they could complete a statement without it!

Carol in WI

I am "teaching" sewing to two little girls and the youngest one has pointed out to me that I say "so" often...."so now you need to match the seams", "so now lets cut the threads", " so you can see.....". Funny! She has taken up the word too and we are having "so" much fun with that.

LavenderBlue

I use "fabulous" a lot. I may have gotten it from Ina Garten who says it all the time on Barefoot Contessa cooking show. Two phrases I am weary of: "at the end of the day" and "going forward".

sassysews2

Don't think (?) I have repeat words in my speech but I get (so) tired of the phases used that are so trendy on the news and tv. Do they not know transparency means "the ability to see through". How often in an interview do we hear the phase "that's a very good question" Well, if it wasn't, I wouldn't be asking.

jitkaau

"Have a nice day" and "you know" come to mind. Especially irritated by four letter words being used as adjectives by the linguistically challenged.

AZ Jane

LOL, love this. Now of course I never do this LOL But I do have an Aunt, who always, always says "Now listen" before and between every statement!! Love her dearly!!

tessagin

See what I'm sayin? See what I'm sayin? See what I'm sayin"? Someone trying to convince you they're telling you the truth. Ok 4-5 words. That phrase drives me bonkers.

csknott

I'm from Texas and the phrase I hear used the most and am guilty of it myself is "I'm fixin' to......." I've tried to rid myself of this but it's more difficult than I thought. Soooo I'm fixin' to start sewing. Have enjoyed this thread. It has made me have my morning chuckle.

adamae

I believe the term, to die for, is really over....done...passé....yep, abused.

institches33

I think the most overused phrases are:

"It's complicated" and "It's unacceptable".