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Annoying Phrases, Grammar Pet Peeves, Irritating Phrases, Overused Words, Phrases That Need To Go, Words and Phrases to Avoid, writers, writing
The proper use of “like”.
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On July 5th we groaned about annoying phrases we would like (used correctly here) to see banned. I promised a follow-up post with the additions you made in the comments. You guys are hysterical!
So here are the additions to the list along with a link to who added the word or phrase. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. Going back and forth to link everyone’s blog made me dizzy!
Too much information. ~ Subtlekate
“I could care less.” vs “I couldn’t care less.” ~ Subtlekate and Promethean Times and JMMcDowell
Like ~ Bringing Europe Home and Ramblings of the Insane Girl
I hear you. ~ Fly Away Home Book
I feel you. ~ Robin Coyle
Basically ~ The Laughing Housewife and Promethean Times
Literally ~ Personal Growth
I’m just saying. Or, Just saying ~ Blurt and Brain Splats
No probs. ~ Vanessa Jane Chapman
Are we on the same page? ~ Comedy in Crisis
“Hella” and “irregardless” ~ Readncook
If you want the truth. ~ Legion Writer and Laughing at Everyday Life
You are too funny. ~ Lori’s Lane
Ya know, I totally get you. You rock. You’re the bomb. I got your back ~ J. Keller Ford
You may not believe in God, but he believes in you. Bullseye. Totally. Everything happens for a reason. The grand finale. ~ ahamin
Back in the day. High end. Yous. You know what I’m sayin’. That’s special. ~ Beyond the Brush
Whole ‘nother thing. If viewed in this context. ~ Promethean Times
I so get where you are coming from. ~ Carrie Rubin
Chill. A fabs listen, babe. Soz. Laters. ~ Ms. Katykins
Have a nice day. Help you? No problem. What’s up wit dat? ~ Diabetic Redemption
It’s a heavy lift. ~ News of the Times
Low hanging fruit. ~ Robin Coyle
I’m starving. ~ 4amWriter
It’s not you, it’s me. Have a nice day. I’m not being funny, but . . . ~ Dotty Headbanger
What’s new? ~ On the Homefront and Beyond
I couldn’t be bothered. Honestly. ~ Writing by the Numbers
Everything happens for a reason. ~ Richard Coyle
Robin Coyle 