On another forum there is a topic referrence phrases people don't like and would like to get rid of. Here are my top 3. Anyone else have some
1- It's a tack driver
2- Built like a tank
3- Lock-up tight as a vault.

1. Slicker than snot on a doorknob. (it's (s)not)

2. NIB "UNFIRED" They were all test fired at the factory.

Any phrase that one person uses more than twice in any conversation. ie: ya think

A few old ones: that will go over like a pregnant pole vaulter, crooked as a bag of guts, and 24/7/365.

"built like a tank"

Or

"constructed so well that I believe it will hold up greatly under harsh conditions and should maintain structural integrity for years, no matter how much I punish it"

I'll stick with built like a tank

However I don't like when someone begins half their sentences with "so". (I've been guilty of this once or twice)

EX: So this morning I was eating my breakfast and I see a burglar on my porch. So I grab my gun and open the door. So I point my gun at him and yell "freeze!". He sees me and stops in his tracks. So I yell into the house and tell my wife to call the cops..........

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- The Federalist #46 -

Is that so!

You know, a lot of people interviewed on, you know, TV are really poor speakers, you know?

I have been told and have observed---.
It has come to my attendtion----
Do you want to hear the good or bad first?
This wont hurt much---
Sit down!
Do you own a-----
Did you own a----
Hey, big guy-----
It will only take a minuet--
I will get back with you----
I been wanting to talk to you---
Can you help me move?
Can I borrow your truck?
Your results are back---
Whats that sixty minuets truck doing out front?

Ah, you know.

I'm lost. Why are we talking about French dances?

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- The Federalist #46 -

I really was a fool, shoulda went ta nite school!

24-7 has to be near the top of the list. O-T-C and or any other anagram that assumes you already know what the other person is thinking / talking about.
I will put up with it for a few minutes ( or minuets ir you prefer )

redsfan2 this ones for you. As a Cub's fan I hate "wait till next year". Actually.... I say it a lot.

"It's Rare"

That is the most overused word in the lexicon of anyone trying to sell anything.

To me, rare should only apply to 17th and 18th century firearms in 90% condition, or in conjunction with ordering a piece of meat.

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Lost it all in a boat accident

How about vintage?

......moon

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NRA Life Member

it's like, as in "it's like, you know, built like a tank and locks up like a bank vault. It's like a real tack driver, you know?

Basically...

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Old paratrooper in NC

This is off thread, but what I really have a hard time with, even moreso than my spelling, is aberiviations. I can only understand about 10% of computer talk useing them. Flying is a big love of mine but everything to do with flying is ALL aberiviations! If I can figguer out the aberviations I can eaisly understand all knowledge on flying, but it really annoys me!

Somebody that says "hey, cuz". If I am not your cousin, I don't want to be referred to that way. As a matter of fact, if I AM your cousin, I don't want to be referred to that way either.

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MARK

I thought Black Rifle, Assault Rifle, Hi Cap Mags, or clips would have come up by now. Also trigger as smooth as butter But, adding one more, what about the phrase when shopping for a used vehicle. " Owned by a woman driver ". When I met my wife she had her new car 4 years and never knew the oil had to be changed, much less filters or tune-up. I would never buy a car from one.

Worse yet, bro, or brother!---Homie!

I don't mind this one, as long as it's my wife....

The (over)use of "like" where it doesn't belong drives me nuts!
Also the acronym "***". I can't stand that.

I also have to wonder about the maturity level of any man over the age of thirty who prefixes everything he says with "dude."

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MARK

You're an intelligent guy; I'm sure you'll agree with me............

Oh, I forgot one I detest:

tactical

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Lost it all in a boat accident

The one I've gotten tired of hearing.

"The previous administration..."

So with that being said.

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Garage Logician

HOPE and CHANGE

Clips is one that bothers me as well..

unless of course the user is actually talking about a clip (which most of the time, they are not)

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- The Federalist #46 -

..."that's a very good question" or any variation thereof...

..."awesome"...

You know, uhhh, yo, s'up, dude, and awesome! There's probably about 30 others. Groovy, huh?

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Wayne
Torn & Frayed

"Have a good one"

A GOOD WHAT



Or, when you politely thank someone, or say excuse me, you get a "UGHUH"

In RI we have......

Go figure......

No word of a lie........

Then there are......

I'll be honest with you !

To tell the truth !

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regards....roger (no sig)

"A sweet shooter". Don't intend to get it anywhere near my mouth to taste it, sort of like the old LE expression, " he ate his gun" which you never want to hear.

Trust me....I know what I'm talking about

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Recycled Bricklayer

The one I never, ever, in a bazillion years want to hear again, from a female,
"I'm Late" 'nuff said, Shoo

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"Get Hammered By a Shooboy!!"

Couple of my favorites:

The trigger breaks like glass......

and, "cash money", as in - "How you paying for this" at which point they respond with "cash money".

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.............SmithNut

I dislike "MINTY" almost as much as Tactical

So is it in Mint condition or is it "Minty"meaning it really is not mint but almost kind of and they dare not say Mint???

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Still Running Against the Wind

........at the end of the day.........

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-Bob

I have often chuckled to myself at a comment used to help a gun transaction along:

"It Shoots Hard"

1. hyphenation of citizenship -- either you are an American or the other, can't be both.

2. "whatever"

"That's just for today. We'll bill you for the rest." Joe

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Wisdom chases me; I'm faster

You stepped in what????

mine would be
babys mama
hot minute
been here a minute
babys daddy

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God save the SOUTH

How true, fellow squid-American. I was in my thirties before I discovered what "nationality" meant (on some PI government forms). Couldn't for the life of me figure out how it was different from citizenship.

"I'm just sayin'."

"It is what it is."

That depends of your definition of "is"...

But at the end of the day -----------
Trust me--------
Har, hold muh beer an watch this!

My Bad, where did this come from?

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