Oxford University has compiled a list of 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
I would like to add some more:
11 - It is what it is
12 - Actually
13 - 110 percent
14 - Basically (Indians love to use this)
15 - No Brainer (Americans love this phrase)
16 - Having said that
15 - Ditto same (Another Indian favourite)
16 - I need my space
17 - Internet acronyms like LOL and OMG
18 - Awesome (Young urbans Indians have picked this up from American movies and sitcoms)
19 - Impacted
20 - To be honest with you
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Top Ten Most Irritating Phrases
2008-11-25T16:57:00+05:30
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