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Overused Words and Phrases

Thu, 01/07/2010 - 17:39 — Pastor Steve

 It seems as though people adopt particular words or phrases which get used over and over again so as to dilute their meaning.  Things like:

"Absolutely"  

"I'll be honest" (do you usually lie?)

24/7

LOL

"For sure"

"Make it happen"

"It is what it is"

"Know what I mean?"

I think most of the times those who insist on overuse of such phrases are either trying to be cutting edge or have completely stopped thinking about what they are saying.  "Just saying..."     SMJ

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Sun, 01/17/2010 - 16:14 — Bernie (not verified)

Common phrases

One of the common phrases I've tried to eliminate from my own speech pattern is "I'll be happen when..."

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