BECAUSE MOM SAYS

We’ve all encountered phrases that make us cringe or roll our eyes. In this story, we take a look at some of the most hated phrases shared by people online.

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From overused clichés to outright irritating expressions, let’s explore what gets under people’s skin.

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“Whenever I hear it, I feel like it’s a cop-out for not wanting to deal with a problem.”

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“People usually say this right before saying something offensive.”

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“Sometimes, bad things happen for no good reason, and it’s just insulting to say otherwise.”

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“This phrase perpetuates harmful stereotypes about men and boys.”

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“It’s irritating because it actually implies the opposite of what they’re trying to say.”

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We’ve all encountered phrases that make us cringe or roll our eyes. In this story, we take a look at some of the most hated phrases shared by people online.

From overused clichés to outright irritating expressions, let’s explore what gets under people’s skin.

“Whenever I hear it, I feel like it’s a cop-out for not wanting to deal with a problem.”

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IT IS WHAT IT IS.

“People usually say this right before saying something offensive.”

02

NO OFFENSE, BUT…

“Sometimes, bad things happen for no good reason, and it’s just insulting to say otherwise.”

03

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

“This phrase perpetuates harmful stereotypes about men and boys.”

04

BOYS WILL BE BOYS.

“It’s irritating because it actually implies the opposite of what they’re trying to say.”

05

I COULD CARE LESS.

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