Phrases/words that set your teeth on edge.

[jean]

From one of our very own this very morn, "There are a large number of Bruckner recordings clamouring for your attention ... ". No names. No pack drill.

Do you have similar problems with there are a lot of...?

[mercia]

"No names. No pack drill."

I was going to do that but thought better of it

[cloughie]

Different words - or rather, different developments of what was originally the same word.

I'm sure there's a discussion about it here somewhere.

Vraiment?

[Bryn]

Do you have similar problems with there are a lot of...?

Somewhat similar, but not congruent.

[jean]

It will be soon.

Already, I would be very surprised indeed to hear anyone say there is a large number of anything.

[Serial_Apologist]

Interesting thing on R4 yesterday morning though about how before broadcasting RP didn't exist

I'll have to check later, but I'm not sure that is actually the case? I understand the RP way of speaking to have come about in the 18th century.

[vinteuil]

I'll have to check later, but I'm not sure that is actually the case? I understand the RP way of speaking to have come about in the 18th century.

... I seem to recall more 19th century and the English public school. If in doubt blame Thomas Arnold.

[Sir Velo]

"Award winning".

Plain English translation: unutterable crap.

[Serial_Apologist]

Paloma Faith - a religion that always sets my teeth on edge.

She was on the Andrew Marr Show this morning. What is that show for???

[ahinton]

"Award winning".

Plain English translation: unutterable crap.

But nevertheless justifiable if and when applied to something or someone that/who has actually won legitimate awards...

[Nick Armstrong]

"To reach out"....

Clearly coming in from the US - if anyone's seen the Kevin Spacey 'House of Cards' adaptation, no one ever 'speaks to', 'calls', 'contacts' anyone - they all 'reach out' to one another.

I've just had an email from someone thanking me for 'reaching out' to them when what I did was send them an email....



I'd reach out with a right hook if anyone says that to my face...!

... and breathe...


*(Incidentally, for the avoidance of doubt, both seasons of the new US version of 'House of Cards' are quite brilliant, different from but as good as the old BBC one with Ian Richardson.)

[Paul Sherratt]

Hasn't this discussion run its length now, guys ?

[Nick Armstrong]

Hasn't this discussion run its length now, guys ?

Thanks for reaching out, Paul...

[Sir Velo]

Hasn't this discussion run its length now, guys ?

Language use is constantly evolving. I can't see any logical reason why this thread should ever come to an end.

[Sir Velo]

"To reach out"....

It's the new,caring sensitive corporate speak from a softer, more caring world.


"Kicking the tyres (tires)" is the one which currently is doing me in. I mean, who has ever kicked, or felt the need to kick a tyre?