Obviously, that is irritating

Oxford, which is allowed to be this pedantic, has compiled a list of the top ten most annoying phrases.

I completely agree with their number 1, which was a source of major mental abuse from an old flatmate. However they have missed out on my two top faves:
1. I'm not being funny
2. Obviously

For example, "Obviously, I'm not being funny, love, but you look like crap."

Also some new phrases that are battling with the below-mentioned Main St/High St and Fit for Purpose:
1. Ruin the party
2. Cock-a-hoop

Yeah, I know, weird stuff!

The Oxford top 10:

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

posted by Flora @ 9:31 PM