Get my hair 'did'

it's not usually words that bother me

it's the people using them

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TD3 said:

KoolEaze said:

swag

nigga

shawty

like

irregardless

honestly.......

It's irrespective, thank you.

- ir and -less are two negatives elements, no? Irregardless, is a non-word.

I think you didn´t catch the irony in my example....

I know that it is a non-word and that it should be "regardless". However, a lot of people say "irregardless" and that´s why I mentioned it.

KoolEaze said:

TD3 said:

It's irrespective, thank you.

- ir and -less are two negatives elements, no? Irregardless, is a non-word.

I think you didn´t catch the irony in my example....

I know that it is a non-word and that it should be "regardless". However, a lot of people say "irregardless" and that´s why I mentioned it.

Yes. I did.

When people use this non-word irregardless, it's the exact opposite of what it is used to express. Irrespective, despite of, regardless of, discounting, notwithstanding are all correct. Even so, regardless is an over used word hence, it needs to be retired.

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i see too

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TD3 said:

KoolEaze said:

I think you didn´t catch the irony in my example....

I know that it is a non-word and that it should be "regardless". However, a lot of people say "irregardless" and that´s why I mentioned it.

Yes. I did.

When people use this non-word irregardless, it's the exact opposite of what it is used to express. Irrespective, despite of, regardless of, discounting, notwithstanding are all correct. Even so, regardless is an over used hence. it needs to be retired.

Ahhh, I see.

Fauxie said:

Get my hair 'did'

That's not even proper English.

Another phrase I hate is "went missing". I know that it probably is proper English, but to me, it just doesn't sound right. How does someone "go missing"? Isn't it better to say that they "disappeared"? I'll never understand it.

psychodelicide said:

Fauxie said:

Get my hair 'did'

That's not even proper English.

Another phrase I hate is "went missing". I know that it probably is proper English, but to me, it just doesn't sound right. How does someone "go missing"? Isn't it better to say that they "disappeared"? I'll never understand it.

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Sorry, I just had to...I know you´re right , but still.....this is the first thing that came to my mind when I read your post.

And yes, "Get my hair did." sounds terribly wrong. What´s up with constantly using the simple past form in present perfect or past perfect sentences these days?

KoolEaze said:

psychodelicide said:

That's not even proper English.

Another phrase I hate is "went missing". I know that it probably is proper English, but to me, it just doesn't sound right. How does someone "go missing"? Isn't it better to say that they "disappeared"? I'll never understand it.

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Sorry, I just had to...I know you´re right , but still.....this is the first thing that came to my mind when I read your post.

And yes, "Get my hair did." sounds terribly wrong. What´s up with constantly using the simple past form in present perfect or past perfect sentences these days?

KoolEaze said:

psychodelicide said:

That's not even proper English.

Another phrase I hate is "went missing". I know that it probably is proper English, but to me, it just doesn't sound right. How does someone "go missing"? Isn't it better to say that they "disappeared"? I'll never understand it.

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Sorry, I just had to...I know you´re right , but still.....this is the first thing that came to my mind when I read your post.

And yes, "Get my hair did." sounds terribly wrong. What´s up with constantly using the simple past form in present perfect or past perfect sentences these days?

I blame Missy for that one.

"Assets," as in "she is showing off her natural assets"

psychodelicide said:

Fauxie said:

Get my hair 'did'

That's not even proper English.

Another phrase I hate is "went missing". I know that it probably is proper English, but to me, it just doesn't sound right. How does someone "go missing"? Isn't it better to say that they "disappeared"? I'll never understand it.

Your point?

I'm joking. All cultures have a second rail . . . use slang that's counterculture to their respective "King's language". Some of those words and phrases we used today were considered slang a century ago. However, "get my hair did" will never get the "go light' as being accepted as proper English.

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TD3 said:

psychodelicide said:

That's not even proper English.

Another phrase I hate is "went missing". I know that it probably is proper English, but to me, it just doesn't sound right. How does someone "go missing"? Isn't it better to say that they "disappeared"? I'll never understand it.

Your point?

I'm joking. All cultures have a second rail . . . use slang that's counterculture to their respective "King's language". Some of those words and phrases we used today were considered slang a century ago. However, "get my hair did" will never get the "go light' as being accepted as proper English.

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No point to be made here, just stating my honest opinion. In my opinion, "Went missing" will never be accepted as proper English, but I know that a lot of people which probably disagree with me, which is fine. Words or phrases that annoy someone may not annoy someone else. A lot of the words that have been mentioned on this thread don't bother me in the least. But I have to agree that, "Get my hair did" will never be accepted as proper English. It just sounds kind of ghetto. Whoops, sorry, Dancerella, I just used a word that you don't like. Not on purpose, of course.

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How about....

Put a ring on it

Stan

These are phrases that became popular because of popular songs. Now people say it every day.

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win win

728huey said:

outside the box

yes, if you say you want outside the box thinking, you must want outdated conventional wisdom

NDRU said:

"Assets," as in "she is showing off her natural assets"

Well, it's only usually said in the media, as they usually can't say ass on TV.

728huey said:

NDRU said:

"Assets," as in "she is showing off her natural assets"

Well, it's only usually said in the media, as they usually can't say ass on TV.

Can't they? Plenty of shows say ass. Maybe some shows want to be less crude, butt it's the same thing, right?

I think they are trying to be cute, butt it's so un-clever at this point

ladymelrose said:

I HATE this one: Git er done! That just makes people sound stupid.

Yeah I stop using that one. I sounded real stupid saying it. Ugh... I don't think Larry the Cable Guy is even that relevant anymore.

Fauxie said:

dancerella said:

I thought of another good one today....

What not! Ew, Why do people say that? It sounds awful.

To refer to miscellaneous, related things, and whatnot.

Yup. All the et ceteras and what have you.

pans out

Fauxie said:

dancerella said:

I thought of another good one today....

What not! Ew, Why do people say that? It sounds awful.

To refer to miscellaneous, related things, and whatnot.

I love that one

ZombieKitten said:

Fauxie said:

To refer to miscellaneous, related things, and whatnot.

I love that one

Me too. I use it all the time.

Oh, and another one I hate from watching all the court shows..."I borrowed him/her some money" instead of "...I lent money" That one drives me crazy!

the expression "cheezy or cheese" NEEDS to go!! i hate it!!

oh and "baby daddy" NEEDS to go too!!

benjaminira said:

Oh, and another one I hate from watching all the court shows..."I borrowed him/her some money" instead of "...I lent money" That one drives me crazy!

And 'I'm going to rent out my house'... no, you're going to let it out and someone is going to rent it.

I know this is about "words" but how about the phrase "Throw him/her under the bus"?

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