Phrases we could live without

Sir, – “It could be worse”. No, it couldn’t! – Yours, etc,

MARY WILKINSON,

Boleybeg, Galway.

A chara, – With respect, I didn’t interrupt you. – Is mise,

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SEAN O DIOMASAIGH,

Kiltale,

Dunsany, Co Meath.

A chara, – Cheers. – Yours, etc,

NC Ní MHAOLCATHA,

Ascaill Bhaile na Fuinseoige,

Cnoc Liamhna,

Baile Átha Cliath 16.

Sir, – OMG, OMG. – Yours, etc,

DAVID GREHAN,

Hollywood Drive,

Goatstown, Dublin 14.

Sir, – I am unable to comment at this stage due to possible pending legal action. – Yours, etc,

PETER CONNAUGHTON,

Newtown Road, Wexford.

Sir, – We seem to have allowed ourselves to lie outright to those around us with statements such as “I’ll be with you in two seconds”. Now, however, it often includes the word “literally”. So although you could still be left waiting for minutes or hours, you are told, “I’ll be with you in two seconds, literally”.

This advance in phrases we live with makes me sick literally! – Yours, etc,

PETER HORSMAN,

Templerainey Mill,

Arklow,

Co Wicklow.