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Words and Phrases to Lose in 2017
American Thinker ^ | Dec. 23, 2016 | Dennis Lund

Posted on 12/23/2016 7:24:10 AM PST by Michael.SF.

During a performance at Yoshi’s in Oakland, the late legendary Texas wordsmith Guy Clark asked the question: Is there a synonym for ‘Thesaurus’? He added that he never found one, but the word ‘lexicon’ was about as close as he could find.

The lexicon, the words and phrases used on a daily basis, constantly evolves as words may go in and out of vogue.

There is no decisive governing body determining which words to use or not use, but I sometimes wish there were. Words often need to be dropped, either from over usage, laziness, or because of misrepresentations of their true meaning.

With the above in mind, I humbly submit a list of words that should be banned in the New Year:

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To: Cboldt

I don’t hear anyone use the term “at the end of the day” except for democrats and I truly hate it!


21 posted on 12/23/2016 7:45:31 AM PST by Ditter (God Bless Texas!)
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To: bankwalker

Hated that. For some reason my mind always jumped to Hiroshima/Nagasaki and thought, “Yes, that IS who we are. Don’t push us!”


22 posted on 12/23/2016 7:47:19 AM PST by avenir (I'm pessimistic about man, but I'm optimistic about GOD!)
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To: Cboldt

New tagline, At the end of the day...the sun goes down.


23 posted on 12/23/2016 7:47:59 AM PST by RipSawyer (At the end of the day...the sun goes down.)
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To: Michael.SF.

That said...

irregardless


24 posted on 12/23/2016 7:48:50 AM PST by VRW Conspirator (Enforce the Law. Build the Wall.)
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To: Michael.SF.

“The take away” as in a summary. Frequently used by left wingers signifying the latest talking point, received straight from Soros/DNC HQ.


25 posted on 12/23/2016 7:48:52 AM PST by csvset ( Illegitimi non carborundum)
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To: Michael.SF.

The liberal end every sentence with, “right”. It drives be crazy.


26 posted on 12/23/2016 7:48:54 AM PST by Gahanna Bob
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To: Cboldt

“at the end of the day”
.......................................................
You’d have to take on the entire British Empire to get rid of that one.


27 posted on 12/23/2016 7:49:38 AM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Gahanna Bob

Why do folks in northern Michigan still say right on?

It’s like Flip Wilson and Laugh In

Sock it to me

Right On!


28 posted on 12/23/2016 7:50:58 AM PST by wardaddy (trump is a great tourniquet but that's all folks.......)
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To: Ditter

—yes and the use of “cool” as anything but a description of temperature———


29 posted on 12/23/2016 7:51:10 AM PST by rellimpank (--don't believe anything the media or government says about firearms or explosives--)
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To: Michael.SF.

I’m happy to see “my bad” on the list. That has been like fingernails on a blackboard to me for years! My teen son said it once in my presence. Told him his phone is flushed down the toilet if he ever says it again.


30 posted on 12/23/2016 7:53:10 AM PST by NorthstarMom
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To: Michael.SF.

Lose the word Folks. Obama used it all the time and it drives me nuts. We’re people, use people, not folks. He such a turd.


31 posted on 12/23/2016 7:53:37 AM PST by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: rellimpank

Robust. Ugh. Defines coffee flavor but not actions.


32 posted on 12/23/2016 7:54:45 AM PST by Oldexpat
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To: Michael.SF.

-—”common sense “ gun control-—it really means “take them away anyway we can”—


33 posted on 12/23/2016 7:55:45 AM PST by rellimpank (--don't believe anything the media or government says about firearms or explosives--)
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To: MayflowerMadam

Stupid phrase


34 posted on 12/23/2016 7:56:22 AM PST by QualityMan (I will not comply.)
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To: rellimpank

Yes “cool” as a description is over but I still like the word “dude” I don’t use it but I still like it.


35 posted on 12/23/2016 7:57:27 AM PST by Ditter (God Bless Texas!)
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To: Michael.SF.

Russian hackers
On point
The Veiw
Gerbalist instead of journalist..oh wait, I just made that up.


36 posted on 12/23/2016 7:57:36 AM PST by Leep (Stronger without her!)
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To: rellimpank

Cool has ruined many lives.


37 posted on 12/23/2016 7:58:04 AM PST by bankwalker (groupthink is dangerous ...)
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To: b4its2late

I see a trend here.

The most offensive words and phrases are ones that Obama uses.

I think we collectively (hate to use that word, but there it is) want to erase this !@(*stain from our minds, history . . . and vocabulary.


38 posted on 12/23/2016 7:58:21 AM PST by Pravious
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To: Ditter

Not nearly as bad as “literally” being inserted all over sentences.


39 posted on 12/23/2016 7:59:02 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Je Suis Pepe)
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To: rellimpank

And party is a noun, not a verb.


40 posted on 12/23/2016 7:59:30 AM PST by bankwalker (groupthink is dangerous ...)
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