the post i was going to do about overused words
the word 'literally' is literally one of the most overused words in american english. as are the words 'surreal,' 'diva,' 'love,' 'i'm sorry,' and, as hobbitsister pointed out, 'thank you.' there is a wealth of words in the english language. why don't we use them?
posted by melilotnfosco | 3:22 PM
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hehe, i bet i know what (or should i say who?) inspired the "literally" example ;)
don't forget awesome and all those other words that are supposed to describe God, but we've watered down considerably
i was going to say that one actually, but decided that there were so many, i wouldn't bother starting
i heard a commercial on the radio tonight that said "my dogs are larger than life -- literally and figuratively..." (*huge eye roll*)
and just how can something be literally larger than life?
exactly -- especially when she said "and figuratively" right after it (like i said, big eye roll!)
i think only GOD is that
From the short-lived show "Committed":
"I could never be with a woman who uses words incorrectly. Like "I literally died." No you didn't! You're still alive and reeking havoc on the English language!"
:D
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