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Here's a dozen words and phrases you should never use -- in speaking or writing.
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12 Annoying Words and
Phrasesby Jay Croft
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#1 - Irregardless
It’s gaining some acceptance because it’s such a common mistake. But that’s not much of a reason.
Please.
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# 2 - Totally destroyed
It either was or it wasn’t.
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# 3 – Utilize
Because “use” wasn’t available?
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# 4 - Ironic
Do not use to describe a bummer or a drag or something that really isn’t ironic at all.
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#5 – Emergency situation
Favored by TV reporters at apartments that hours ago were the site of a fire or shooting. An emergency is a
situation.
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#6 - Innovative
It’s probably not.
Really.
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#7 At the end of the day
Unless you’re singing in “Les Miz.”
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#8 – It is what it is.
I used this phrase once as an experiment, just to play with a tired phrase and see what I could learn from it.
So, fine.
Everybody gets one.
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#9 – 12 noon or 12 midnight
Redundant and repetitive.
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#10 - Literally
As in, “I mean, there were a million people in line at the ATM – literally!”
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#11 - Iconic
Old movie stars or rock singers used to be “legendary.” Then they became “iconic.” And now
that word has filtered down to describe anyone of any note at all. Use sparingly. If at all.
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#12 – Very unique
Or totally unique or one-of-the-most unique…
Whatever!
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