Useless Words and Phrases to Cross Out

Past history. The final result. Of course. Whether you’re writing an email or the next New York Times bestseller , be wary of unnecessary or useless words and phrases that can blunt or weaken your writing.

Let’s make a list of the most common words and phrases to avoid so that we write accurately and confidently. We will add our suggestions to comments, but also add your own using this format:

Word or phrase

What should you say instead or why you shouldn’t use it

Omit unnecessary words!

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