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The Enormity of the Task

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The Enormity of the Task“I do not underestimate the enormity of the task that lies ahead,” Mr. Obama said, his voice slow and controlled. “Some of the choices that we make are going to be difficult. And I have said before and I will repeat again: It is not going to be quick and it is not going to be easy for us to dig ourselves out of the hole that we are in.”  -- Chicago, November 7, 2008

(And we used to make fun of President Bush for being dyslexic.)

Oxford compiles list of top ten irritating phrases
A top 10 of irritating expressions has been compiled by researchers at Oxford University.
The top ten most irritating phrases:
1 - At the end of the day
2 - Fairly unique
3 - I personally
4 - At this moment in time
5 - With all due respect
6 - Absolutely
7 - It's a nightmare
8 - Shouldn't of
9 - 24/7
10 - It's not rocket science
 
See also, the follow-up in The Daily Telegraph
Infuriating Phrases of Today by Christopher Howse

See also
Literally' tops a list of the most hated phrases of Daily Telegraph readers

"Literally" is, quite literally, the most hated phrase of Daily Telegraph readers.
Daily Telegraph top ten list:
1 Literally
2 A safe pair of hands
3 I'm gutted
4 Basically
5 Going forward
6 Upcoming
7 Shouldn't of
8 Up until
9 Neither here not there
10 On a daily basis


Added by Michael E. Marotta
on 11/08, 6:58pm

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