July 10, 2008
Talk the talk and the walk - 26 phrases to not use
No Bull Business Blog excerpted 26 phrases not to put in writing from Business Writing: A Guide to Clear, Concise and Effective Writing. Here are a few:
Instead of: Use:
At this point in time Now
Come to the conclusion Conclude
Despite the fact that Although
Exhibits a tendency to Tends
I am of the opinion I think
In the amount of for
Is indicative of indicates
A Power Phrase is as long as it needs to be and no longer - so keep it brief.
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