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Language Nerds: Tell Us Which Word Or Phrase Inexplicably Bothers You

Language nerds, assemble!

Hi there. If you're anything like me, you've probably been hangin' out on the internet, having a good time, when you see someone use a phrase or word that just makes you roll your eyes.

Let me give an example. For me, it's the phrase "let that sink in." Two reasons: One, I think it's just been waaaayyyyy overused on Twitter.

Various users on Twitter using the phrase "let that sink in" in their tweets

Two, it always makes me think of this classic Tumblr meme:

For you, it might be something completely different! It might just be a random millennial slang word, for example. Or it might be misuse of the word "random," for that matter.

Taylor Swift in the "You Belong With Me" video holding up a sign that says "adulting" on it

So, I wanna know: Which word or phrase do you wish we could retire forever? Leave your answer (and be sure to explain why if you have strong feelings about it!) in the comments, and your suggestion may be featured in a future BuzzFeed post or video.