Author Topic: Up for discussion  (Read 3251 times)

Fido

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Re: Up for discussion
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2009, 08:29:17 PM »
"Going forward" when talking about the future.

You gonna go backward or sideways?

Ooooohhh, this one burns me too. Unless one's discussing something retroactive, it's a useless expression. That's probably why it reminds me of verbally-challenged financial managers. Right on, Fred.

kittykittymeowmixhead

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Re: Up for discussion
« Reply #16 on: July 13, 2009, 11:04:35 PM »
I hate when people say "I don't know what to tell you."

I am guilty of saying "Whatta ya gonna do..."

Big Plastic Head

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Re: Up for discussion
« Reply #17 on: July 14, 2009, 01:57:46 AM »
"That is all."

I HATE that one.
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iAmBaronVonTito

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Re: Up for discussion
« Reply #18 on: July 14, 2009, 11:19:32 AM »
I hate when people say "I don't know what to tell you." 

i only hate this phrase when im pouring my heart out (read: venting) to someone and this is their "answer".

emdasher

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Re: Up for discussion
« Reply #19 on: July 14, 2009, 02:39:21 PM »
People should just stop talking entirely.