[Hank Rearden]

"At this particular point in time" - always uttered by a government moron.

[onyx]

"mistakes were made"

"let's move on"

[Igraine]

"Uhm . . . you know what?" Use especially before delivering a criticism.

[Codeflier]

At the end of the day, I think people need to lighten up. The fact of the matter is that these cliche's are just common language used to make others feel comfortable and more at ease. To tell the truth, most psychological studies of social interaction back this up. Let us not forget that there are many more important topics about which to worry.

[TonyInOhio]

At the end of the day, it's the most irritating cliche in the English language.

Not even close. The most irritating cliche' is the phrase the media uses to slant any story involving the President:

"Some say..." or, its close cousin, "Many Say..."

Here's an example headline from the AP:

Some say Cheney could hinder Bush

This clever little trick allows lazy journalists to slant the story to fit their view without actually citing a source. Watch the media for a few days and you'll notice the widespread use of this devious device.

[Dante3]

A survey a year or two ago included "life is short," "you know," and "bottom line."

[Rummyfan]

Used to have a boss who we all referred to as Mr Metaphor after meetings....

"Peel back the onion"

"Put that in your job jar"

"If Mohammed can't come to the mountain ...." (pre 911)

But my all-time personal peeve is the use of 'irregardless". It's "regardless" not "IRregardless"!

[OXENinFLA]

"looks like you got a case of the Mondays"

[eXe]

It all comes down to this, At the "end of the day", people who "Think outside of the box" use these terms on a weekly "basis" and "absolutely", always address the issue. If I were to estimate a "ball park figure" I would guess that not using these terms "24/7" puts on "between a rock and a hard place" Now "bear with me here" "I hear what you're saying" but if you "literally" keep "moving the goal posts" in the english language no one is ever going to understand you. Its not "rocket science" and "to be honest with you" we are all going to have to "prioritize" the words we use and stop "pushing the envelope" with out words.

Lets "touch base" again and see where this leads us to shall we?

hahaha I think I used them all :)

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I think the most annoying one is when someone makes a request, and then follows it with, "Thanks in advance!". To me, this doesn't appear like a request then... it appears that the person ASSUMES you are going to do it for them. And that rings as being presumptuous, to me.

[clintonh8r]

"Absolutely!" When "yes" would do just fine.

[Agnes Heep]

What annoys me is people who say "and shit," in place of "et cetera."

[Mr. Mojo]

the constant use of "like," as if it were a form of punctuation

I'd have placed that one at the top of the list. ....Although it seems to be (mostly) limited to the under-30 crowd.

[clintonh8r]

"Religion of peace..."

[whattajoke]

I can't believe "like" didn't, "like," finish first. My wife and I are both 30 and we marvel at the now accepted use of this in the place of a comma, semi-colon, or ellipse.

When we hear our elders use it, it's akin to nails on chalkboard. When we hear it on TV, it's equally grating. But EVERYbody simply accepts it now! It's crazy... Yes, we have noticed that it has now become ok to use it across the pond as well.

(Note: I catch myself using it from time to time. Argh!)

[Mr. Buzzcut]

"It is what is is"

HATE that.

Also: "The fact of the matter is" -- local sports jockey uses that all the time.

[1Old Pro]

Good, they didn't nominate "Not exactly the sharpest tool in the tollshed" so we can continue to use it to describe Kerry.

Also, Kerry ain't exactly the brightest bulb on the tree.....

[Non-Sequitur]

By my way of thinking the most irritating current cliche is the current use of 'disrespect' as a verb.

[Khurkris]

I would add the use of..."actually."

As in..."Actually I have been ..."..."Actually I am doing that..."..."Since you have asked, I am actually doing that..."..."Actually we have that on..."

Actually I am ready to start bitch-slapping verbal offenders.

[onyx]

Inside joke:
"well deacon"
LOL :)