These Were Voted the Most Annoying Phrases in the English Language

November 17, 2025

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Are you guilty of saying any of these often? They were just voted the most annoying phrases:

"AT THE END OF THE DAY…"

"THANKS IN ADVANCE…"

"THE NEW NORMAL…"

"IT IS WHAT IT IS…"

"WITH ALL DUE RESPECT…"

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