We had a quiet night last night rewatching Sherlock Holmes, the first one. Really like that one this was about our third time watching it, whoever did the set design did an incredible job and we really like Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, they play off of each other so well.
While flying around the web I found an article about overused words and phrases that many feel need to be thrown out this year and they include:
- •“to be honest with you” or “honestly”
- •“I ain’t gonna lie”
- •“I mean” [at beginning of sentence]
- •“no problem” [when used instead of "you're welcome"]
- •“basically”
- • ªbring it” or “game on”
- •“step up your
- •“absolutely” [instead of just saying "yes"]
- •“singing Kumbaya”
- •“at the end of the day”
- •“it is what it is”
- •“throwing [someone] under the bus”
- •“how ya doin’”
- •“I have your back” or “you have my back”.
- •“I don’t have a dog in this fight”
Dishonorable mention:
- millionaires and billionaires
- tax cuts for the rich
- fiscal cliff
Have any you want to throw out?
'They're throwing fresh legs on' a phrase which is used all too frequently by commentators when talking about a substitution in a soccer match. I always visualise this happening literally!!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Princess Bride and "Inconceivable!"
ReplyDeleteMy most hated phrase? "Going forward." What's wrong with "in the future"? :)
Have you ever seen the miniseries "Sherlock" with Benedict Cumberpatch and Martin Freeman as Sherlock and Dr. W? It's excellent and, though set in modern times, very accurate as to plotlines and characterization. You can probably find it on Netflix or Hulu Plus.
Happy New Year to you both!