Infographic: Words and phrases you should always cut
Explaining a topic concisely is difficult, but eliminating superfluous words and expressions will streamline—and clarify—your prose.
English has many beautiful words, but sometimes writers cram too many into one sentence.
Explaining a topic concisely isn’t easy. Still, the more words you use, the more likely you’ll lose your readers’ attention.
If you have trouble keeping your word count in check (and we all do, from time to time), check out this infographic from Global English Editing. It lists 23 words and phrases to eliminate from your writing to keep it clear and concise.
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