There was an article in today's Telegraph about phrases that like really bug us all.

There were also readers views on the most annoying phrases. Many readers shared frustrations over the misuse of "forensic" and "literally", while management jargon such as "downsizing", "brainstorming" and "thinking outside the box" also received plenty of nominations.

There is now A Daily Telegraph Infuriating Phrasebook. Amongst the references are

"It's not rocket science".

"Up close and personal".

"To die for".

"Pushing the envelope".

"Only £1,999.99".

Different words annoy different people. My own pet hates are "holistic" and "you know" after every statement.