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[NSC] Most Irritating Phrase

Most Irritating Phrase

  • Tekkers

    Votes: 12 24.0%
  • Spursy

    Votes: 3 6.0%
  • Trackie Bottoms

    Votes: 4 8.0%
  • All of the above

    Votes: 7 14.0%
  • Other

    Votes: 24 48.0%

  • Total voters
    50








Muzzy

Well-known member
Jan 25, 2011
4,787
Lewes
'Can I get?'... No you Fvcking cannot! I get paid to get whatever it is for you sir. Now take it and p1ss off back to sh1thurst!

Why do people ever use this phrase?
 


BN9 BHA

DOCKERS
NSC Patron
Jul 14, 2013
22,662
Newhaven
'Can I get?'... No you Fvcking cannot! I get paid to get whatever it is for you sir. Now take it and p1ss off back to sh1thurst!

Why do people ever use this phrase?

I have started hearing younger tradesman in builders and plumbers merchants saying " can I get? " when asking for materials, I have to bite my tongue :glare: I would be telling them if I worked there though
 






marlowe

Well-known member
Dec 13, 2015
4,289
When people say "in and of itself" instead of simply "in itself". I still don't know if it even makes sense. You would never simply say "of itself" like you would "in itself" which is a good indicator that the phrase is completely nonsensical.

I think "in and of itself" is used by those who want what they are saying to have extra gravitas and appear more intellectual and insightful than it actually is. My theory is based on the fact that my sister frequently uses that expression and she deludedly and arrogantly believes she is the intellectual superior of everyone else.
 










RossyG

Well-known member
Dec 20, 2014
2,630
Up close and personal.

Fine as a film title but now used far too often by lazy TV presenters.

"Later in the show, Matt goes skin diving and gets up close and personal with a jellyfish and Michelle gets up close and personal with Vicky from Hollyoaks."
 








hart's shirt

Well-known member
Jul 8, 2003
11,074
Kitbag in Dubai
"Don't go away" - used by presenters immediately before a programme is interrupted by adverts.

I haven't gone away.

They have.
 


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