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Words I am Done With

skip.knox

toujours gai, archie
Moderator
You presume politics was previously hinged. :)

Going forward, here's another: going forward. The phrase is either superfluous, or is a poor synonym for "do" or other simple action verb. Whenever you hear it, see if it's necessary. It can be a party game. When the phrase is needed, take a drink. Everyone drives home sober.
 

Demesnedenoir

Myth Weaver
Politics has always been unhinged, it’s now to the point of deranged... which is also overused in X derangement syndrome. Done with that one also, heh heh.

You presume politics was previously hinged. :)

Going forward, here's another: going forward. The phrase is either superfluous, or is a poor synonym for "do" or other simple action verb. Whenever you hear it, see if it's necessary. It can be a party game. When the phrase is needed, take a drink. Everyone drives home sober.
 

Sitra Achra

Acolyte
I (and my partner) keep a list of hateable words and phrases.
Reimagine.
Game changer.
Love child.
Pamper.
Pleasure.
Sensual.
Fabulous or gorgeous.
Guesstimate.
Curl up (with a book or a cheeky wine).

Bleurgh *shudder*
 
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