Common Cliches That are Annoying

It is what it is, but at the end of the day, we know them, and probably use them ourselves. Here are some examples of those annoying cliches we encounter on a daily basis, and my interpretation of their meanings.

"With all due respect". This expression pretty much ensures you're about to speak to me in a way that conveys absolutely no respect.

"It is what it is". Something got screwed up, or something unfortunate happened, and it's too late to fix it or change it, so don't worry about it.

"To be honest".  Pre-announcing that you're about to be honest. What, were you lying all the other times you didn't point it out first?

"Quite frankly". Being directly honest and not beating around the bush. (Hey, there's another annoying cliche).

"Everybody is Talking About It!". Why is it that I rarely hear anyone talking about what "everyone is talking about"? If they were, you wouldn't need to sell me on the fact that "everyone is talking about it".

"Like". I, like, don't think this one, like, needs a lot of, like, explaining.

"Guilty pleasure". Something you're afraid to admit you like. If I tell you, it's no longer a "guilty" pleasure.

"Yeah, no". Are you saying yes, or are you saying no?

"At the end of the day". You're about to get to the point.

"To make a long story short". I just told a long story, or gave a long explanation, and I'm boring you, so now I'm going to skip over a bunch of stuff to quickly end it. Next time, I'll just tell you the short version to begin with.

"Move the needle". A fancy, new-agey way of saying "to make a difference". Someone told me Bernie Sanders may not have won but he definitely "moved the needle" in this year's primary election. How'd that work out for him?...

I hope this post left you with "good vibes". What other examples of annoying cliches can you think of? Leave your ideas in the comment section below.