My boyfriend
Much as I love him, has the most annoying phrase in the world when he's telling me a story.

'The other day...'

This could relate to something that could have happened the other day, as in a few days ago, but more often than not, it has usually happened in the last few years. Classic example, when I asked how long ago the event happened, he normally says, 'Well i was 15 at the time...' He is now 26. Really gets on my tits that does.

Then again, I'm bad for saying that I'm going 'through-by'. That could mean any number of rooms, or outside, or to the shops, or the pub. I should really be more specific.
(doublefruit is wasting away the day that is, Tue 6 May 2008, 12:22, 2 replies)

Through-by
Another good Scottish phrase. I use this too, but only when going to another room within the house.

Outside is 'oot-by' and to the pub is 'doon-by'. Inbuilt specificity!
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Tue 6 May 2008, 12:47, closed)

The other day.
Eek. I do that all the time. I get it from my mother, so I'm not entirely to blame.
(Rotten_Cointreau is a proper scientician, Tue 6 May 2008, 13:25, closed)