Sir, – On the subject of annoying expressions, “lessons will be learned” – so often said by those in government. – Yours, etc,CATHERINE MCKEOWN,Kilkee,Co. Clare.Sir, – It seems virtually every GAA player answering a question on the radio these days is obliged to begin his/her answers with the phrase “Lookit ...” – Yours, etc,FERGUS LYNCH,Blanchardstown,Dublin.Sir, – Surely the unnecessary and often incorrect use of “literally” is, literally, the most annoying expression of all. – Yours, etc,KAY CHALMERS, Douglas, Cork.
The phrases readers wish would disappear from public life
Letters writers take aim at phrases from politics, sport and customer service
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