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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: Pravious

41 posted on 12/23/2016 7:59:40 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: Michael.SF.

“just saying” has got to be added to the list!


42 posted on 12/23/2016 7:59:58 AM PST by TruthWillWin (The problem with socialists is that you eventually run out of other peoples money.)
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To: Michael.SF.

“full throated” — Lib pundits say it all the time. Makes me crazy.


43 posted on 12/23/2016 8:00:41 AM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: rellimpank

I had forgotten about “cool”. But now “awesome “ is used instead if cool.


44 posted on 12/23/2016 8:01:10 AM PST by Ditter (God Bless Texas!)
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To: Michael.SF.

Jingoism. Meant as an insult for being patriotic. I guess I am a proud jingoist.


45 posted on 12/23/2016 8:04:49 AM PST by sportutegrl
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To: Michael.SF.

What about “Lone Wolf” terrorist?


46 posted on 12/23/2016 8:07:24 AM PST by sportutegrl
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To: Ditter

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

I hate that one, too. Mom’s generation said “when all is said and done..”. Same thing.


47 posted on 12/23/2016 8:09:04 AM PST by bk1000 (A clear conscience is a sure sign of a poor memory.)
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To: Michael.SF.

Misogynist


48 posted on 12/23/2016 8:10:17 AM PST by bankwalker (groupthink is dangerous ...)
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To: Pravious

Sounds like a plan to me!!!!


49 posted on 12/23/2016 8:11:01 AM PST by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: TigerClaws

Conversation


50 posted on 12/23/2016 8:11:52 AM PST by WalterSkinner ( In Memory of My Father--WWII Vet and Patriot 1926-2007)
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To: Michael.SF.

Totally
Literally shaking


51 posted on 12/23/2016 8:17:26 AM PST by Palio di Siena
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To: Palio di Siena

Triggering
Safe space
Hegemon


52 posted on 12/23/2016 8:19:52 AM PST by Palio di Siena
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To: Michael.SF.

There are phrases from the Beltway echo chambers that have an effect of running fingernails across a chalkboard.

“At the end of the day ...”

“Don’t allow the perfect be the enemy of the good ....”

etc.

And now one of the most recent which I pray will die a quick death:

“Alt-Right ...”

as a euphemism for ‘White Supremacy’.


53 posted on 12/23/2016 8:21:36 AM PST by Hostage (Article V)
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To: Michael.SF.

“And so it begins”


54 posted on 12/23/2016 8:22:23 AM PST by Artcore (Trump 2016!)
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To: Michael.SF.

“Reach out” needs to be banned


55 posted on 12/23/2016 8:23:57 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: Yardstick

“Skill set” instead of the simpler “skills.”


56 posted on 12/23/2016 8:29:39 AM PST by SoCal Pubbie
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To: VRW Conspirator

Saying the word “So” before answering a question. Where did this come from?


57 posted on 12/23/2016 8:31:24 AM PST by Dansong
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To: mountn man

Mohammed


58 posted on 12/23/2016 8:32:08 AM PST by showme_the_Glory ((ILLEGAL: prohibited by law. ALIEN: Owing political allegiance to another country or government))
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To: Michael.SF.

Other phrases/words to ditch...

Stakeholder

Skill set

Price point

Deliverables

Moving forward
24/7
Market position
Therapy animal
OMG
Lashed out
Domestic partner
.....I’m sure there are many more....can you dig it?


59 posted on 12/23/2016 8:38:49 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and diamonds, and harder to find.)
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To: Michael.SF.

Basically.


60 posted on 12/23/2016 8:40:51 AM PST by FES0844 (Gv)
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