Two Phrases that Need to be Stricken from the English Vocabulary

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   tritrainposted 13 years ago

   This decade seems to have welcomed in two phrases that I hate.
   
   "That being said", bla bla bla
   "That said", bla bla bla
   
   There's an assortment of other wonderful terms that one could use, such as "however", "but", etc.

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      dutchman1951posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      how about the word "Like"...!

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   Evan G Rogersposted 13 years ago

   you make a very weak argument. - The cost does not outweigh the gain.

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      tritrainposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Indeed, the gain.

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   Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

   You are a Squirrel.... You won't live long enough to see the language change!
   Why are you even making such irrelevant remarks?
   Best you Get your head outa your Nuts mate!

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      tritrainposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Good point.  As a squirrel, I have more pressing issues this time of year.

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         Home Girlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Yes, you have to collect a lot of nuts, so your children won't starve in winter!

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         Pearldiverposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         And That Being Said..... See Ya in the Spring

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   ddsurfscaposted 13 years ago

   I think a far better choice if we were to strike a phrase from the English language would be---
   "you know what I mean"  or
   "like"
   
   Example--The money was "like" stolen, "You know what I mean?"
   
   they add nothing to the meaning of what was said, that the money was stolen.

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      Home Girlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      How about words like f*** you!(?)

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   couturepopcafeposted 13 years ago

   No offense intended but the words but and however don't have the same meaning as the phrase having said that.  But and however are often used as connectors.  They attach two separate phrases or thoughts. You could use except that in place of but.  However means nevertheless or although.  Having said that indicates a completed action.
   
   "Having said that, ain't language grand?" 
   "Yes, but I still hate the phrase.  However, I'm willing to learn."
   "Great, except that I don't have time to teach you.  Nevertheless (however), I will try." 
   
   I don't know if using two connectors in one sentence is grammatically correct. 

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   kazemaru2posted 13 years ago

   like and what because they are verbal fillers that are more detrimental to grammar than text. Particularly in teens this seems to be a problem. These words maybe shouldn't be omitted but teachers should spend time clarifying like isn't a verbal filler it is to compare 2 similar subjects.

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