Phrases/words that set your teeth on edge.

[kernelbogey]

[...] And what does this make Simon and Garfunkel's recording - iconicer? supericonic? megaiconic?

Oh of course... iconoclastic!

[Serial_Apologist]

Oh of course... iconoclastic!

Surprised no one has thought up the word "iconoclassic". Or have they?? If not, I just have.

[alycidon]

I’m surprised that the Member for the 18th century doesn’t have it on his list!

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Surprised no one has thought up the word "iconoclassic". Or have they?? If not, I just have.

It was the name of a Radio 3 series from about 20 years ago, S_A (I have a cassette somewhere of Richard Barrett discussing his enthusiasm for Ferneyhough and Anthony Braxton in one programme, and Frances-Marie Uitti on Scelsi in another).

[Serial_Apologist]

It was the name of a Radio 3 series from about 20 years ago, S_A (I have a cassette somewhere of Richard Barrett discussing his enthusiasm for Ferneyhough and Anthony Braxton in one programme, and Frances-Marie Uitti on Scelsi in another).

Ah yes - I remember it well!

[LMcD]

It was the name of a Radio 3 series from about 20 years ago, S_A (I have a cassette somewhere of Richard Barrett discussing his enthusiasm for Ferneyhough and Anthony Braxton in one programme, and Frances-Marie Uitti on Scelsi in another).

Broadcast, respectively, at 10.45 p.m. on 28th July and 18th August 1997.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Broadcast, respectively, at 10.45 p.m. on 28th July and 18th August 1997.

Blimey! Exactly 22 years ago to the day!

[Serial_Apologist]

Blimey! Exactly 22 years ago to the day!

Terrifying inasmuch as it seems almost like yesterday, and in another 22 years I will be 95!!!

[LMcD]

Terrifying inasmuch as it seems almost like yesterday, and in another 22 years I will be 95!!!

You youngsters!

[burning dog]

the previous two posts made me think of this

[LMcD]

the previous two posts made me think of this

What an AMAZING performance - thank you so much (but I think I'll stay well clear of Aunt Harriet!)

[Serial_Apologist]

What an AMAZING performance - thank you so much (but I think I'll stay well clear of Aunt Harriet!)

Yep - creak before you croke.

[LMcD]

The German economy has experienced negative growth - isn't that the same thing as contraction'?

[Serial_Apologist]

The German economy has experienced negative growth - isn't that the same thing as contraction'?

Not for Women in Labour...

[Stanfordian]

A renowned opera singer said to me recently:

"And trust me when I go on stage, I try so badly to always do my best."

This made me wonder if it is grammatically correct to use words with negative connotations to explain positive situations?