More foul ups.

[Tarketta]

I hated that when I was office-based and I had endless calls from agencies and salespeople who had me on a mailing list for a monthly or quarterly call, "just touching base to see if I had any requirements". I always used to say that if I did have, I would have been in touch myself (probably with someone else who didn't say "touching base"). More than that, though, I hated it when they said they were "reaching out" to me, meaning simply "contacting". They think it makes them sound trendy and professional - I think it makes them sound pathetic.

Somewhere I have saved the internal glossary that was circulated by the high street bank I used to work for - it was compiled entirely without irony, but with gloriously cringeworthy explanations and thinking about it, I remember more gems such as 'herding cats', 'pushing the envelope', 'boiling the ocean'.

I need to dig that out for a laugh, but in the meantime, how about we start a Q lingo bingo/drinking game (even the hardiest of drinkers will be under the table in no time) - I would like to offer:

- gifting
- superb
- hilarious
- money back guarantee

Anyone else want to add anything?

 

[AndiK]

Somewhere I have saved the internal glossary that was circulated by the high street bank I used to work for - it was compiled entirely without irony, but with gloriously cringeworthy explanations and thinking about it, I remember more gems such as 'herding cats', 'pushing the envelope', 'boiling the ocean'.

I need to dig that out for a laugh, but in the meantime, how about we start a Q lingo bingo/drinking game (even the hardiest of drinkers will be under the table in no time) - I would like to offer:

- gifting
- superb
- hilarious
- money back guarantee

Anyone else want to add anything?

I am sure we could build a very nice list over the coming week or two, Tarketta. Good idea!

This is not so much a general cliche for that list as something specific to Alison Keenan which I observed - on the Cozee launch she said "mighty" or "mightily" three or four times. It struck me because I hardly ever hear it elsewhere.

 

[Maisie]

Proving very popular
I have to say. (Jill F's favourite phrase)
To be honest

It's the same old spiel everyday and it has become spool boring. Popular

 

[AndiK]

Proving very popular
I have to say. (Jill F's favourite phrase)
To be honest

It's the same old spiel everyday and it has become spool boring. Popular

I was once told that people who say "to be honest", "if I'm being honest" or "to tell the truth", etc are highlighting the fact they are generally not honest/truthful so they have to point it out when they are. I know people (and I) use it to mean "if I think about it", though. Anyway, nobody on QVC can be accused of needing to point out when they are being honest ... especially as they never are.

:wonder:

 

[Tarketta]

I was once told that people who say "to be honest", "if I'm being honest" or "to tell the truth", etc are highlighting the fact they are generally not honest/truthful so they have to point it out when they are. I know people (and I) use it to mean "if I think about it", though. Anyway, nobody on QVC can be accused of needing to point out when they are being honest ... especially as they never are.

:wonder:

Have to fess up as I'm guilty of using the 'to be honest' phrase, but in my defence, it's usually when stating the bleedin' obvious to someone absolutely clueless

 

[AndiK]

Have to fess up as I'm guilty of using the 'to be honest' phrase, but in my defence, it's usually when stating the bleedin' obvious to someone absolutely clueless

Yeah, I think people use it for emphasis.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

Ammaaazzzing (look/value)

 

[Mazza]

Incredible!!!!!!!!!! Or as Chloe says it, Ink Redible.

 

[Tarketta]

Good, goooood - let's keep em coming

Updated card below (pic is so damn small, need to work on making it bigger)!

 

[FunkinHeel]

Somewhere I have saved the internal glossary that was circulated by the high street bank I used to work for - it was compiled entirely without irony, but with gloriously cringeworthy explanations and thinking about it, I remember more gems such as 'herding cats', 'pushing the envelope', 'boiling the ocean'.

I need to dig that out for a laugh, but in the meantime, how about we start a Q lingo bingo/drinking game (even the hardiest of drinkers will be under the table in no time) - I would like to offer:

- gifting
- superb
- hilarious
- money back guarantee

Anyone else want to add anything?

"Absolutely" (with emphasis on the "A", making a sound like a duck, particularly when used by Jilly H). Did a count one morning. Was about 25 in 2 hours. (Must get a life).

"We are LOVIN....." (used a lot by Chloe).

"Congratulations"...used by Kim Mendelson to insert wherever possible, even though it is out of context.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

Rock chick look is another fav of CE

Congratulations if you got that - did I get it free? Did I win it? Was it a present? No I bleeding paid through the nose for it so the only congratulations I need is being a MUG.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

Busy working mum gets on my thrupenny bits as if those who are childless are lazy bitches.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

Pop it over a bathing costume (especially when talking about a 100 plus squid item)

 

[shopperholic]

It's like when they say every colour and style sold by QVC is a "big fashion trend on the runway/fashion week this Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter" I think it's about time they started backing up all these claims they make, I've got two words for them, yes apart from the obvious two, and that's "prove it!"

 

[Minx In Space]

"Fabrication"
"Pop of colour"
"Crisp white shirt"
"The story coming through"
"I need you on those phones"

.. and the one that was driving me mad before Christmas..

"Bow and go"

I am sure we could build a very nice list over the coming week or two, Tarketta. Good idea!

This is not so much a general cliche for that list as something specific to Alison Keenan which I observed - on the Cozee launch she said "mighty" or "mightily" three or four times. It struck me because I hardly ever hear it elsewhere.

Yes, she says "jolly good" and things like that, too, she's straight out of an Enid Blyton novel!

I was once told that people who say "to be honest", "if I'm being honest" or "to tell the truth", etc are highlighting the fact they are generally not honest/truthful so they have to point it out when they are. I know people (and I) use it to mean "if I think about it", though. Anyway, nobody on QVC can be accused of needing to point out when they are being honest ... especially as they never are.

:wonder:

Another one like that is "I'm not being funny"!

Rock chick look is another fav of CE

Congratulations if you got that - did I get it free? Did I win it? Was it a present? No I bleeding paid through the nose for it so the only congratulations I need is being a MUG.

Exactly what I was about to post, so true!!