I also hate "At the end of the day".

I also am really annoyed when people just get sayings wrong.

"I could care less," for example.

Oh! I almost forgot one of my favorite most hated ones: "For all intensive purposes" when they mean "all intents and purposes" which is a really lame phrase anyway.

also, too

-"heart of hearts"
-"low-hanging fruits"
-"part & parcel"
-"Happy Friday"
-"I just threw up in my mouth a little"

#8 drives me nuts! and I agree with the first commenter about "could care less" and "intensive purposes" - UGH!

I agree with aeb about using words and phrases incorrectly. As a writer, it's a huge peeve.

I submit "irregardless" and "more or less."

And as a former reporter, I can tell you the inexperienced obit writers would write "massive Christian burial" for "Mass and Christian burial" and "internment" for "interment."

such lazy conversational filler (also dull marketing and newspeak) as:
-old-school
-the mother of all...
-perfect storm
-what happens in blank, stays in blank
-any takeoff on the American Express "priceless" campaign
--cherry-pick

and my least favorite..

this is not your grandfather's (or mother's, or father's, etc.) bingo hall, knitting class, driving range...etc.

1. "play it by ear"
2. "have a good one"
3. "back in the day"

and the most tired one of all

"Joe, the plumber!"

"Massive Christian burial"? That's hilarious.

I am guilty of using extra words all the time (totally, whatever, etc.) but I HATE when people say anywayS. Really grates on me.

"It is what it is..."

Sure, stating a tautology in philosophy class has a well defined purpose, but what could be more useless than stating, "it is what it is," when confronted with a difficult (or even simple) problem. Annoying, not only because it expresses futility, but because it's expected that the recipient of the statement should stop all thinking as well.

Hmmm, in the end, I guess it is what it is though.

"Christmas came early this year..."
"800-lb. gorilla"
"the new pink/black" (though I do use this one myself sometimes)
adding "-ize" to words, such as synergize, utilize, optimize, incentivize

Misspeaks I hate: "it just doesn't pass mustard". It's "muster", people! Look it up!
Also hate "I could care less" too.

(head explodes considering)

Wow, you've really taken it to the next level by posting this article in twitter. That's a great way to take it to the next level. With all the extra comments, it should really take things to the next level I think. I just hope that all the people that post can take it to the next level as well.

If I think of any other annoying phrases, I'll be sure to take it to the next level and post them here.

OK, Dave T, I'm taking it to the next level. Anyone who has ever spoken to a cop knows they have an entire lexicon of annoying phrases. Here's an example: After an altercation escalated, the perpetrator exited the premises and got in his vehicle, which failed to negotiate a curve, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle.
Whew!
For the complete lexicon, see John McIntyre's You Don't Say blog: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/mcintyre/blog/2008/10/just_the_facts_maam.html

no offense but....
"my friend"
"truth be told"
"my name is _____by the way"

"In order to..."

Remove the first 7 letters, and that phrase means the same thing.

And, um, I think the "priceless" campaign was Master Card. Just sayin'

"Just sayin'" is another one I hate, BTW. Hey! And so is "BTW" -- I better quit while I'm ahead.

"wide variety"

Variety implies wide. There's no need to use both words.

"The fact that..." which is usually totally superfluous.

One radio reporter did a whole column on
"going forward..."

I'm enjoying these - thanks, everyone.

Dave R - My least favorite phrase to hear from a cop has to be, "You have the right to remain silent..."

...hands-down... (or is it, hands-up?)

You did your thing dog... way to work it out.

I hate any phrase that is an oxymoron. For example, the phrase "New and Improved" is used in advertising all the time. How can it be improved if it's a "new" product. If it's an improvement of an old product, it's not new!

I also hate when people, particularly athletes and guests on "Maury," go above the figure of 100% in talking about their efforts or their certainty that they are, in fact, not the father. You can't physically give more than 100%. You can't give 200% or 110%, you can only give 100%!!

My ears tingle when I hear "Where y'at?" when "Where are you?" is shorter - and MUCH better. Also, the word (as used by most on air meteorologists) TEMPITURE. Everyone seems to ignore the 'ERA' in the middle of the word.

"A whole nother..." - last I checked nother was not a word?

"On the radar" is my second-least favorite phrase in biz-speak. A close third to that one is "actionable." In fact, take just about any phrase from the PMBOK and I will cringe.

The worst phrase, though, is "Why don't you come in here and have a seat. No, close the door."