Discussion » Questions » Communication » More phrases that should be banned: "it's a real game-changer" "brings to the table" "going forward" "luck of the draw" "re-invent the wheel".
Randy D

More phrases that should be banned: "it's a real game-changer" "brings to the table" "going forward" "luck of the draw" "re-invent the wheel".

Ok, which other ones would you add to the list?

Posted - July 15, 2016
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  • 96

    it is,what it is...wtf

      July 15, 2016 8:35 PM MDT
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  • Build a better mouse trap.
    Pushing the envelope.
    Awesome sauce.
      July 15, 2016 8:42 PM MDT
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  • 53394
    There's no comma in that one.
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      July 15, 2016 8:43 PM MDT
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  • 1002

    I vote for none.

      July 15, 2016 8:59 PM MDT
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  • Down here we call them weasel words ... it's the BS  jingoism that some business people speak to cover the fact it's a crap idea they're trying to sell to you ... and my contribution is synergies and synergetic effects

      July 15, 2016 9:24 PM MDT
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  • 96

    rhodes scholar ?

      July 15, 2016 9:27 PM MDT
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  • 46117

    Now, why those poor innocent phrases?   Geez, Louise.   Could you "give us a break" already?   After all, what's good for the goose is good for that gander.   Likewise, I'm sure.   How about them apples?   Yowzah!   If the creek don't rise and the Lord willin...

    How about those turkeys?

      July 15, 2016 9:51 PM MDT
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  • 46117

    Oh man. That 3rd one wins for nausea.  LOLOL

      July 15, 2016 9:51 PM MDT
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  • 53394

    I'm also going to incorporate the name "Sharonna" into the mix.  The very idea!

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      July 15, 2016 10:54 PM MDT
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  • 1264

    I agree, time for anew.  We can replace the word "Quintessential" While we're at it, Whoa!!!

      July 16, 2016 5:29 AM MDT
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  • 10698

    Everything happens for a reason.

      July 16, 2016 6:19 AM MDT
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  • 53394
    Duly noted.

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      July 16, 2016 6:53 AM MDT
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  •  :)

      July 17, 2016 8:01 AM MDT
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  • 2515
    I think they finally move to a book of idioms. Hackneyed terms make writing boring.

    I wish I had my book of idioms here.
      July 17, 2016 8:11 AM MDT
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  • "Ramp up".  I used to hear that all day long at work.  Everyone was ramping up for this or that.  Just get to it already!!

      July 17, 2016 8:19 AM MDT
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  • 53394

    Thank you.

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      July 17, 2016 10:47 PM MDT
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  • 53394

    Thank you, my friend.

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      July 17, 2016 10:47 PM MDT
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  • 5451

    At the end of the day we need a sea change in our public discourse to get rid of these phrases.

    Thanks for keeping this issue on the radar, Randy.

      July 17, 2016 11:11 PM MDT
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  • 53394
    Lol. Good looking out, Livvie. You're one-in-million, and I appreciate you reaching out to me.
    :)
      July 18, 2016 5:44 AM MDT
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