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<li><p>then vs than – I predict that one day we will see this phrase in our passenger side mirror:
OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THEN THEY APPEAR </p></li>
<li><p>“So” - starting sentences with that word clearly marks one as a fadist.</p></li>
<li><p>“At this point in time” – I am somewhat gratified to see that this phrase is dropping the last two words of late, after what has been years of misuse by the high, the low and all those in between. At this point dare we hope for a revival of its sister phrase “at this time”?</p></li>
<li><p>“My pleasure” - Another fadish remark – usually by an on-air journalist in reply for being thanked by the host for presenting yet another exquisitely grotesque description of some bloodbath in a far off (or not) place. What does it take for that journalist to feel something other than pleasure, one may ask?!</p></li>
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<p>5 Ad nauseum - I am guilty of that – mea culpa.</p>
<p>I do dislike “going forward,” especially as in “my plan, going forward.” I never plan on going backward, especially not in time!<br>
I have noticed that “able” often replaces “ible” as in “feasable” “permissable.” And I’ve seen “eatable” instead of “edible.”</p>
The overuse of the word ‘absolutely!’ as a response. I’ve found that its use seems to be inversely proportional to the knowledge on the subject of the person using it.
Prefacing almost every sentence with ‘like’ as in, “Like how do you…” and the use of that word in describing a conversation as in “And I was like “”… and then she was like “”… and then I was like “”…”.
Interspersing almost every sentence in multiple locations with “you know”.</p>
<p>I have a crank-pot theory that explains the some of the quotation marks. When a film or book is being advertised, the ads will often have “Terrific!” or “Must be seen!” or “Outrageous!” So–clearly–quotation marks are just used for emphasis. Those names below the stuff in quotation marks are superfluous. While this covers some of the misuses I’ve seen, “Plums” and “Tomatoes” would seem to require Novelisto’s explanation. I wouldn’t touch those items with a ten-foot poll.</p>
<p>“Ours is not to reason why, ours is but to do and die.”
Tennyson, The Charge of the Light Brigade.</p>
<p>Many reasons why: the American involvement in Vietnam.
Michael Charlton and Anthony Moncrieff
This book was based on a BBC series of that title.
This is not to say that Gloworm is wrong, but that the cause may be hopeless, like the Charge of the Light Brigade.</p>
<p>QM is being facetious, by the way. What a bad roll model! You need to howl with the puns.</p>
<p>I’ll stand by my word(s). However, I’ll admit I’m stressed out. I’m tracking my expat son’s flight, due to arrive in about an hour. He is bringing GF, and it seems that she may be THE ONE. Sorry to go OT.</p>
<p>Back on topic, I hear seen instead of saw or has/have seen.</p>
<ul>
<li><p>the improper use of ‘effect’ and ‘affect’</p></li>
<li><p>inability to use ‘me’ or ‘I’ properly</p></li>
<li><p>misuse of ‘less’ vs. ‘fewer’</p></li>
<li><p>misuse of ‘lie’ vs. ‘lay’</p></li>
<li><p>“various and sundry”</p></li>
<li><p>ungrammatical use of ‘anymore’</p></li>
<li><p>its vs. it’s</p></li>
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<p>H,D and I had the pleasure of meeting her last year in her country. She is a delight!
The flight has landed safely. They are spending 3 days in Washinton, D.C. visitng sights and friends before they come here, so another nervous day ahead.</p>