REDUNDANT PHRASES
Vigorous writing is concise. A sentence should contain no unnecessary words. Getting rid of unnecessary words will make your writing clearer and more effective.
1. Absolutely essential ( You don't need absolutely)
Example: Fresh eggs are absolutely essential to this recipe.
Better: Fresh eggs are essential to this recipe.
2. Absolutely necessary (You don't need absolutely)
Example: Reading is absolutely necessary to write well.
Better: Reading is necessary to write well.
3. Actual facts (You don't need actual)
Example: Listen to the actual facts of the case.
Better: Listen to the facts of the case.
4. Advance forward (You don't need forward)
Example: The army advanced forward.
Better: The army advanced.
5. Advance planning (You don't need advance)
Example: The heist required advanced planning.
Better: The heist required planning.
6. Advance warning (You don't need advance)
Example: The storm hit with no advance warning.
Better: The storm hit with no warning.
7. Add an additional (You don't need additional)
Example: Add an additional string to your bow.
Better: Add a string to your bow.
8. Add up (You don't need up)
Example: Add up your hours and see if you qualify for overtime.
Better: Add your hours and see if you qualify for overtime.
9. All time record (You don't need all time)
Example: He broke the all time record for home runs.
Better: He broke the record for home runs.
10. Alternative choice (You don't need choice)
Example: He had no alternative choice but to fight.
Better: He had no alternative but to fight.
11. All throughout (You don't need all)
Example: War exists all throughout history.
Better: War exists throughout history.
12. And etc (You don't need and)
Example: She loved dogs, cats, frogs, and etc.
Better: She loved dogs, cats, frogs, etc.
13. Armed gunman (You don't need armed)
Example: An armed gunman robbed the bank today.
Better: A gunman robbed the bank today.
14. Ascend up (You don't need up)
Example: Ascend up the steps to reach the top.
Better: Ascend the steps to reach the top.
15. Ask the question (You don't need the question)
Example: Ask the question to you mother.
Better: Ask your mother.
16. Assemble together (You don't need together)
Example: Assemble together the parts included in the box.
Better: Assemble the parts included in the box.
17. Bald headed (You don't need headed)
Example: He was bald-headed.
Better: He was bald.
18. Basic necessities (You don't need basic)
Example: Prepare for disasters by stocking basic necessities.
Better: Prepare for disaster by stocking necessities.
19. Blend together (You don't need together)
Example: The colours blend together nicely.
Better: The colours blend nicely.
20. Bouquet of flowers (You don't need of flowers)
Example: The bouquet of flowers was beautiful.
Better: The bouquet was beautiful.
21. Brief moment (You don't need brief)
Example: For a brief moment, he was speechless.
Better: For a moment, he was speechless.
22. Closed fist (You don't need closed)
Example: He hit me with his closed fist.
Better: He hit me with his fist.
23. Completely destroy (You don't need completely)
Example: Aslam completely destroyed his room.
Better: Aslam destroyed his room.
24. Completely filled (You don't need completely)
Example: He completely filled his cup.
Better: He filled his cup.
25. Connect together (You don't need together)
Example: Connect together the two wires.
Better: Connect the two wires.
26. Could possibly (You don't need possibly)
Example: You could possibly win.
Better: You could win.
27. Crisis situation (You don't need situation)
Example: In a crisis situation try to relax and think clearly.
Better: In a crisis try to relax and think clearly.
28. Current trend (You don't need current)
Example: Some say blogging is a current trend that won't last.
Better: Some say blogging is a trend that won't last.
29. Descend down (You don't need down)
Example: Descend down the steps to exit the building.
Better: Descend the steps to exit the building.
30. Different kinds (You don't need different)
Example: The chart lists five different kinds of animals.
Better: The chart lists five kinds of animals.
31. During the course of (You don't need the course of)
Example: The forecast will change during the course of the day.
Better: The forecast will change during the day.
32. Each and every (You don't need and every)
Example: I loved each and every one of them.
Better: I loved each one of them.
33. Emergency situation (You don't need situation)
Example: We have an emergency situation at the school.
Better: We have an emergency at the school.
34. End result (You don't need end)
Example: Study and the end results will please you.
Better: Study and the results will please you.
35. Enter in (You don't need in)
Example: Enter in your name and email address.
Better: Enter your name and email address.
36. Equal to one another (You don't need to one another)
Example: They are equal to one another in size.
Better: They are equal in size.
37. Eradicate completely (You don't need completely)
Example: We must eradicate completely these roaches.
Better: We must eradicate these roaches.
38. Every single person (You don't need single; unless referring to marital status)
Example: Every single person should attend.
Better: Every person should attend.
39. Fall down (You don't need down)
Example: If you fall down, try again.
Better: If you fall, try again.
40. Few in number (You don't need in number)
Example: First-time home-buyers are too few in number to absorb excess inventory.
Better: First-time home-buyers are too few to absorb excess inventory.
41. Filled to capacity (You don't need to capacity)
Example: The stadium was filled to capacity with anxious fans.
Better: The stadium was filled with anxious fans. Or Anxious fans filled the stadium.
42. Final conclusion (You don't need final)
Example: He came to a final conclusion that he hated his job.
Better: He came to a conclusion that he hated his job.
43. Final ultimatum (You don't need final)
Example: I gave him a final ultimatum.
Better: I gave him an ultimatum.
44. First of all (You don't need of all)
Example: First of all, I didn't tell him your name.
Better: First, I didn't tell him your name.
45. Fly through the air (You don't need through the air)
Example: The bird flew through the air above us.
Better: The bird flew above us.
46. Foreign imports (You don't need foreign)
Example: He believes foreign imports hurt our country's economy.
Better: He believes imports hurt our country's economy.
47. Former graduate (You don't need former)
Example: She was a former graduate of Harvard.
Better: She was a graduate of Harvard Or She was a Harvard graduate.
48. Free gift (You don't need free)
Example: You get a free gift if you complete the survey.
Better: You get a gift if you complete the survey.
49. Frozen ice (You don't need frozen)
Example: He fell through the frozen ice.
Better: He fell through the ice.
50. Fuse together (You don't need together)
Example: Fuse together the wires and continue with the next step.
Better: Fuse the wires and continue with the next step.
51. Future plans (You don't need future)
Example: What are your future plans for college?
Better: What are your plans for college?
52. General public (You don't need general)
Example: The portable bathrooms are for the general public.
Better: The portable bathrooms are for the public.
53. Heat up (You don't need up)
Example: Heat up the soup.
Better: Heat the soup.
54. Hollow tube (You don't need hollow)
Example: He slid down the hollow tube at the water park.
Better: He slid down the tube at the water park.
55. Integrate with each other (You don't need with each other)
Example: The two systems must integrate with each other to share data.
Better: The two systems must integrate to share data.
56. In order to (You don't need in order)
Example: In order to succeed, you must work hard.
Better: To succeed, you must work hard.
57. Introduce a new (You don't need a new)
Example: They introduced a new software upgrade.
Better: They introduce a software upgrade.
58. Join together (You don't need together)
Example: They join together as one.
Better: They join as one.
59. Joint collaboration (You don't need joint)
Example: The joint collaboration between state and federal agencies failed.
Better: The collaboration between state and federal agencies failed.
60. Kneel down (You don't need down)
Example: Kneel down before God Almighty.
Better: Kneel before God Almighty.
61. Later time (You don't need time)
Example: Call me at a later time.
Better: Call me later.
62. Lift up (You don't need up)
Example: Lift up the weight.
Better: Lift the weight.
63. Made out of (You don't need out)
Example: It was made out of wood.
Better: It was made of wood.
64. Major breakthrough (You don't need major)
Example: The invention was a major breakthrough in nuclear technology.
Better: The invention was a breakthrough in nuclear technology.
65. May possibly (You don't need possibly)
Example: She may possibly get the job.
Better: She may get the job.
66. Meet together (You don't need together)
Example: The two roads meet together at the traffic circle.
Better: The two roads meet at the traffic circle.
67. Meet with each other (You don't need with each other)
Example: We met with each other to discuss her offer.
Better: We met to discuss her offer.
68. Merge together (You don't need together)
Example: Our companies should merge together.
Better: Our companies should merge.
69. Mix together (You don't need together)
Example: Oil and water don't mix together.
Better: Oil and water don't mix.
70. Most unique (You don't need most)
Example: His poetry is most unique.
Better: His poetry is unique.
71. Mutual cooperation (You don't need mutual)
Example: We need mutual cooperation to succeed.
Better: We need cooperation to succeed.
72. Mutual respect for each other (You don't need for each other)
Example: My father and I have mutual respect for each other.
Better: My father and I have mutual respect.
73. Never before (You don't need before)
Example: Never before have I been so offended.
Better: Never have I been so offended.
74. New innovation (You don't need new)
Example: It was a new innovation to content marketing.
Better: It was an innovation to content marketing.
75. New invention (You don't need new)
Example: The new invention would change the world.
Better: The invention would change the world.
76. None at all (You don't need at all)
Example: None at all survived.
Better: None survived.
77. Now pending (You don't need now)
Example: Our request is now pending.
Better: Our request is pending.
78. Open up (You don't need up; unless talking about someone revealing something to you)
Example: Open up the windows.
Better: Open the windows.
79. Originally created (You don't need originally)
Example: Nobody truly knows when the world was originally created.
Better: Nobody truly knows when the world was created.
80. Palm of my hand (You don't need of my hand)
Example: He placed the gun in the palm of my hand.
Better: He placed the gun in my palm.
81. Past experience (You don't need past)
Example: My past experiences are what made me who I am today.
Better: My experiences are what made me who I am today.
82. Penetrate into (You don't need into)
Example: The bullet can easily penetrate into the wood.
Better: The bullet can easily penetrate the wood.
83. Period of time (You don't need of time)
Example: Dinosaurs ruled during that period of time.
Better: Dinosaurs ruled during that period.
84. Personal friend (You don't need personal)
Example: He is a personal friend of mine.
Better: He is a friend of mine.
85. Personal opinion (Your don't need personal)
Example: It is just my personal opinion.
Better: It is just my opinion.
86. Pick and choose (You don't need and choose)
Example: Pick and choose your friends wisely.
Better: Pick your friends wisely.
87. Plunge down (You don't need down)
Example: The stock market plunged down today.
Better: The stock market plunged today.
88. Polar opposites (You don't need polar)
Example: The two friends are polar opposites.
Better: The two friends are opposites.
89. Pouring down rain (You don't need down)
Example: The pouring down rain ruined the picnic.
Better: The pouring rain ruined the picnic.
90. Present time (You don't need time)
Example: He is not available at the present time.
Better: He is not available at present.
91. Protest against (You don't need against)
Example: You must protest against tyranny.
Better: You must protest tyranny.
92. Raise up (You don't need up)
Example: Raise up the flag.
Better: Raise the flag.
93. Reason why (You don't need why)
Example: I'll never know the reason why she left.
Better: I'll never know the reason she left.
94. Reply back (You don't need back)
Example: Reply back to this email to get the special offer.
Better: Reply to this email to get the special offer.
95. Serious danger (You don't need serious)
Example: You are in serious danger.
Better: You are in danger.
96. Still persist (You don't need still)
Example: If symptoms still persist, call you doctor.
Better: If symptoms persists, call your doctor.
97. Surrounded on all sides (You don't need on all sides)
Example: They were surrounded on all sided by enemies.
Better: They were surrounded by enemies.
98. Take a look at (You don't need take a)
Example: Take a look at this photo.
Better: Look at this photo.
99. Two equal halves (You don't need two equal)
Example: Cut the fruit in two equal halves.
Better: Cut the fruit in halves.
100. Write down (You don't need down)
Example: Write down your name on this sheet of paper.
Better: Write you name on this sheet of paper.
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