Let's Think Outside The Box of Bad Clichés

Sloppy writing leads to sloppy thinking, which is why I have a 'bone of contention' with trite phrases.

By Gregory Pence | Newsweek Web Exclusive

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  • Posted By: robsky321 @ 12/16/2008 3:14:32 PM

    YOU LEFT OUT A BIG ONE FROM THE RECENT POLITICAL RACES. "FUNDAMENTALY" I WAS SOOO TIRED OF HEARING HOW EVERYTHING WAS FUNDAMENTALY THIS OR THAT

  • Posted By: perusing @ 12/16/2008 10:19:27 AM

    So, true. This article made me smile in agreement. I also "hate" the phrases that journalists repeatedly use, like "look" to preface a comment.

    Good job, Gregory.

  • Posted By: JakeinLA @ 12/15/2008 5:48:49 PM

    This article bored me to tears. It's not really for me to say, but I will anyway. What a bunch of pretentious crap...

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