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The phrases readers wish would disappear from public life

Letters writers take aim at phrases from politics, sport and customer service

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Sir, – On the subject of annoying expressions, “lessons will be learned” – so often said by those in government. – Yours, etc,

CATHERINE MCKEOWN,

Kilkee,

Co. Clare.

Sir, – It seems virtually every GAA player answering a question on the radio these days is obliged to begin his/her answers with the phrase “Lookit ...” – Yours, etc,

FERGUS LYNCH,

Blanchardstown,

Dublin.

Sir, – Surely the unnecessary and often incorrect use of “literally” is, literally, the most annoying expression of all. – Yours, etc,

KAY CHALMERS,

Douglas,

Cork.