Expressions that irritate you

Poor spelling e.g. 'definately' instead of 'definitely'

Confusing 'there', 'their' & 'they're'

... and 'to' & 'too'

Forsooth! Ye niggardly wenches! Thou protesteth muchly methinks!

Yo! Quit that whining babes yous dissing the vibes man. Jeez……

I was born somewhere in between and remember when sick meant vomit. The first time my son said ‘sick’ I replied ‘Do you mean it was revolting?’ One withering look, a pinch of sniggering and an explanation of ‘cool’ later …….

Language changes I guess. Americanisms creeping in and all that …..

Groovy

I would be one of those who say 'what a shame! I don't see anything wrong with it, it shows I am empathising and sorry for their plight surely? Or is it just me?

Oh I quite agree. That is so annoying.

Vickiixx I am curious to find out what sort of response you would have preferred?

Being referred to as 'guys' when out with a female friend of similar age!

I guess our grandmas found it irritating when we came home with 'new' sayings that we assumed to be standard, and that just then became part of common usage. In another 20 years, people will find it odd if some of these responses are not used.

Have you noticed how many people begin a sentence with "So,...". Heard a lot on Masterchef! So (!) unnecessary!

99% of these are imports from USA.
If there were less US TV programmes it would help a lot.

Personally I never watch them but that is because I find them all intensely annoying. My GC speak a weird hybrid of Sussex & New York. Drives me potty. ( Now that's a good old English phrase!)

Oh yes Mr Tumble... can I get. Drives me potty !

My own personal hate; Wrap up warm.

And a new one... Back Stop.

What are you talking about?

Comprising of (comprising)
Off of (Off - or from)
I would of (I would have)
Haitch instead of aitch

However, I am guilty of many of the irritations mentioned by others so will try to curb (not kerb) my use of them

I rarely talk to others about my rare failures to plan.

And I always leave with time to change a wheel.

So I don’t encounter this “problem”.

But my favourite retort is “what’s not to like?”

Almost exactly.

When people pepper their conversation with "literally" - "I have literally just got home".

Also when they start a sentence with "I won't lie to you, but........" or "truthfully". I would not expect to be lied to intentionally or told something that was not truthful!!!!

Weary I think means a bit tired of something whilst wary means not to sure, would be careful.

I cringe at 'hon' or is it 'hun'. Switch off when I hear the 't' dropping affectation eg. -a--oo (tattoo). Also hate 'reaching out' and beginning answers to questions with 'so'.

Serving person 'No problem'. Me 'I'm both glad and relieved to hear that'. The varying responses I get to this are pretty amusing but sometimes sad.

I also find "she turned round and said" annoying/amusing. I have a friend who uses it all the time. She tuned round and said...... so I turned round and said....and she turned round and said.... by the end of the story I have difficulty keeping a straight face as I imagine these two twirling round and round!!!

I enjoyed your post breeze. Just one thing though. Can plural wenches be used with thou? Thought thou was 2nd person singular. Should it perhaps be ye? Just being pedantic!

Virtually all of the above make me grit my teeth. But Christmas is approaching, so I thought I would try and think of phrases that make me feel better, not worse.

I love you
Thanks Mum (or Granny)
You look stunning
What can I do to help? (and meaning it)
I'll get this one
How about lunch/film/theatre?
I made this specially for you (from grandchildren)
Can I have a hug?

What would yours be?

What goes around, comes around - NO it doesn't! Or IDS would be visiting food banks to feed his family.

'Karma' used as a wish that what went around should come around pretty sharpish! No, that is retribution or nemesis. Karma takes lifetimes to make its mark, so if you want some revenge, best get on with it yourself!

What else can they say?

I dislike would of, could of and should of but I think it stems from misunderstanding the contractions would've, could've and should've.