English language is replete with such phrases that have become almost repulsive on account of overuse. Certain phrases have even lost their original meaning and mean something that is only remotely associated with the original idea, if at all.

Many phrases loose their meaning due to their excessive use and become just a part of mannerism.


According to the researchers at Oxford University, the current ten top phrases of English that have become irritating, range from "at the end of the day" to "it’s not rocket science"

The list of top ten irritating phrases goes as follows.


At the end of the day


Fairly unique


I personally


At this moment of time


With all due respect


Absolutely


Absolutely


It’s a nightmare


Shouldn’t of


24/7


It’s not a rocket science


Some other irritating phrases are ’literally’, ’ironically’, ’obviously’. The Oxford University researchers monitor the use of phrases by creating a massive data base from print media, electronic media and the net.


Similarly, in the classroom too, teachers as a part of their un-analyzed mannerism use empty phrases which students find quite irritating. There exist some research studies on the ways the teachers bore their students.