Susan Lundine of the Orlando Business Journal sees this one blowing in the wind:<\/p>\n
The most overused phrase during the 2004 hurricane season in Florida, without a doubt, was “hunker down<\/strong>.” It was repeated by TV newscasters so often, that it became a running gag in our house to eat a Cheeto everytime it was said. We quickly found ourselves Cheeto-less.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Sandra Curtis of Miami, Fla., is fed up with:<\/p>\n
The phrase “as well<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n
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- The traffic on I-95 is at a standstill, and is backed up on the Dolphin expressway as well<\/em>.<\/li>\n
- He injured his leg in the game, and his right arm as well<\/em>.<\/li>\n
- We are offering employees health insurance, dental insurance, and disability as well<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Just listen to the radio, the TV, the weather reports, anybody and everybody, and just COUNT how many times they say “as well”. And usually, it is not a “well” thing at all, but something absolutely awful!!!<\/p>\n
What happened to also? Too? In addition?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Susan Lundine of the Orlando Business Journal sees this one blowing in the wind: The most overused phrase during the 2004 hurricane season in Florida, without a doubt, was “hunker down.” It was repeated by TV newscasters so often, that … Continue reading