A small college in Michigan, Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of "banished words and phrases"
There are 14 words and phrases that they consider so overused, misused and hackneyed that they deserve to be consigned to a permanent linguistic trash can in the year ahead. I hope they don't mind if I share this:-
"Often used to describe the spreading of items on the Internet i.e. 'The video went viral.'
When used as an adjective.
When used as a noun.
A phrase used to point out something with a somewhat significantly appealing appearance.
Used to describe the point at which you understand something or something becomes clearer.
Used to describe the history that leads to a particular event.
Short for Best Friends Forever. Not to be confused with BFFA (Best friends for a while).
A phrase used to tell someone to be a man about something.
An invention by Sarah Palin, who seems to want to fill George Bush's shoes in more ways than one. It bridges the gap between "refuse" and "repudiate".
Used to describe right-wing female politicians (see above).
Often used by politicians in Congress instead of saying 'Americans' or 'people'.
A phrase used to diffuse any ill feelings caused by a preceded remark.
When used as verbs.
Used instead of saying "enjoy life fully".
Read the full story here: http://www.lssu.edu/banished/current.php