Annoying Phrases We’re Guilty Of Using

When you gaze over this list, you're going to see some annoying phrases... and you may be guilty of using more than one. I know we are. Reddit recently asked the question, "What phrase annoys you when you hear it?" Within five days, more than 6,ooo answers were given.

I have to say, I agree with the list, but I'm also guilty... "Fur baby" is a phrase I use from time to time and I definitely say "adulting." A lot of the phrases stem from meme culture. I watch my share of reels and have heard all of these phrases. Sometimes I laughed... sometimes I cringed. Believe it or not, "cringe" was not in the top 20. Here are 15 of my favorites/worst offenders from the Reddit conversation:

1.  "I was today years old . . ."

2.  "This" . . . in place of saying that you agree.

3.  "Well played."

4.  "I love that for you."

5.  "'POV' . . . of everything."  It's used a lot in memes.

6.  Another meme one:  "Tell me you [blank], without telling me you [blank]."

7.  "There's no such thing as a stupid question."  We say it... but we know there are stupid questions.

8.  "I did a thing." 

10.  "Hubby," "wifey," "preggers," and "doggo."  Also:  "Fur baby."

11.  "Lives rent-free in my head." 

12.  "Gaslighting."  Mostly because it's often used incorrectly.

13.  "Living my best life."  Also:  "Being my true self."

14.  "[Blank] was not on my 2025 bingo card."

15.  "Adulting."

Which phrases did you find annoying? The most annoying phrases from this list (in my opinion) are "Wifey," "I did a thing," and "doggo." Again, everyone on Big Jim's House has said more than one of these. We just enjoy the call out. In radio we're taught to avoid crutches: using the same phrase repeatedly. I think these lists are a fun way to check yourself. Enjoy and use the words that make you happy!