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Irritating Phrases

WHAT DO YOU REALLY MEAN?

I could care less.

I really miss not seeing you.

The movie kept me literally glued to my seat.

A non-stop flight.

Put your best foot forward.

A near miss.

My idea fell between the cracks.

I’ll follow you to the ends of the earth.

A hot cup of coffee.

I want to have my cake and eat it, too.

Preplan, preboard, preheat, and prerecord.

The bus goes back and forth between the terminal and the airport.

Watch your head.

A one-night stand.

They’re head over heels in love.