Words or phrases people say

[delgrapos]

The proof is in the pudding.
No, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

 

[jonny_greenings_sock]

The team is in a good moment.

Gareth Bale is in a difficult moment.

In this moment our defence is not in a good moment.

- No it's not, that's not English.

Jose started it because his English isn't perfect, and in most European languages 'at the moment' translates as 'in this moment'.

Then all the foreign managers picked it up. Now you even hear the odd English pundit say it. It's become proper football-ese. And it drives me F***ing mental.

 

[newyddion]

People who say 'FACT' after sharing something which is nothing but an opinion (and usually something far from factual).

‘no offence’ - before something offensive
‘in all honesty’ - before a massive whopper
(see also: to tell you the truth)

 

[indeedido]

Inappropriate use of mate and pal are irritating; but Buddy, or Bud just infuriate me. Especially as they tend to be used by people who use it over and over again in their conversation.

 

[Anton_Berg]

Pivot,
ramp-up,
deep dive.

And time to retire 'iconic'.

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

Does the Pope in the woods ?