Browse Rules: 6,133 matches
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| Description | Example | Category |
|---|---|---|
| introduce for the first time (introduce) | We were introduced for the first time a week ago. | Redundant Phrases |
| the noun around it (surrounding noun) | He didn't like the protesters around him. | Redundant Phrases |
| past experience/memory (experience/memory) | We know from past experience that weakness breeds contempt. | Redundant Phrases |
| point being is that (point is that/point being that) | The point being is that Russia and Japan weren't even at war. | Redundant Phrases |
| reason why (reason) | The reason why I did that is simple. | Redundant Phrases |
| so therefore (therefore) | I am me, the only me, so therefore I am unique, which in turn makes me special :) | Redundant Phrases |
| therapeutic treatment (treatment) | My swelled knee required special therapeutic treatment. | Redundant Phrases |
| rustic country (rustic) | She loved her rustic country kitchen. | Redundant Phrases |
| very unique (unique) | Walk until you see the very unique building on your right. | Redundant Phrases |
| the question whether (whether) etc. | The question as to whether or not it is difficult is not our concern. | Redundant Phrases |
| the question whether (whether) etc. | The question as to whether it is difficult is not our concern. | Redundant Phrases |
| the question whether (whether) etc. | The question of whether it is difficult is not our concern. | Redundant Phrases |
| the question whether (whether) etc. | We are not concern as to whether or not it is difficult. | Redundant Phrases |
| the question whether (whether) etc. | The question whether it is difficult is not our concern. | Redundant Phrases |
| the question whether (whether) etc. | As to whether it is difficult, we are not concern. | Redundant Phrases |
| the question whether (whether) etc. | What the government decides to do depends on whether or not the bill passes. | Redundant Phrases |
| female actor (actress) | She was the first female actor. | Redundant Phrases |
| female waiter (waitress) | She was the first female waiter. | Redundant Phrases |
| first woman president (female president) | She was the first woman president. | Redundant Phrases |
| first man president (male president) | He was the first man employee of the company. | Redundant Phrases |
| little bit | He was a little bit late. | Redundant Phrases |
| little bit | She has a little bit of a temper. | Redundant Phrases |
| free gift | Receive a free gift with every purchase. | Redundant Phrases |
| Rio Grande (river) | The Rio Grande river is one of the principal rivers in the southwest United States and northern Mexico. | Redundant Phrases |
| Mount Fuji | Mount Fujiyama is the highest mountain in Japan. | Redundant Phrases |
| help to find (help find) | Can any guru help me to find the reason? | Redundant Phrases |
| Possible wordiness: be a X one | This test is an easy one. | Plain English |
| abundance | There is an abundance of flowers in the meadow. | Plain English |
| accede to (give in) | He acceded to our demands. | Plain English |
| accelerate | The car accelerated from traffic lights | Plain English |
| accentuate | The harsh light accentuated the ruggedness of the landscape. | Plain English |
| accommodation | Accommodation available. | Plain English |
| accompany | You need to accompany him. | Plain English |
| verb accomplish (do, archive, finish) | Accomplish your work! | Plain English |
| verb accrue | The deposit accrued interest. | Plain English |
| accurate | We need accurate information. | Plain English |
| verb acquire (get, develop) | He acquired all the tools he needed. | Plain English |
| all things considered (omit) | All things considered, Connecticut's woodlands are in better shape now than ever before. | Plain English |
| along the lines of (like) | I think my point is very much along the lines of his. | Plain English |
| as a matter of fact (in fact, actually, omit) | As a matter of fact, dry-bulb temperature indicates the amount of heat in the air. | Plain English |
| as per (as, in accordance with) | As per usual, he came late to work. | Plain English |
| assist, assistance (help) | Do you need any assistance? | Plain English |
| at all times (always) | Kingfisher can be found near water at all times | Plain English |
| at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment (now, currently) | At the present time, this Wiki is experimental. | Plain English |
| at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment (now, currently) | At this time, Churchill was serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer | Plain English |
| at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment (now, currently) | This document has no formal standing at this point in time. | Plain English |
| at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment (now, currently) | At the moment, I am taking a leave of absence from my work. | Plain English |
| at your earliest convenience (as soon as you can) | Please come at your earliest convenience. | Plain English |
| on a x basis | We have been coming here on a regular basis for years. | Plain English |
| be advised | You are advised look after your belongings. | Plain English |
| wordy phrase: due to the fact | The experiment was halted due to the fact that funding was withdrawn. | Plain English |
| Some phrases that can be simplified | His lack of conversation is attributable to his shyness. | Plain English |
| Some phrases that can be simplified | Nader had to cancel his planned invasion in light of the fact that the Abdali Afghans had rebelled and invaded Khorasan. | Plain English |
| Some phrases that can be simplified | A national emergency exists by reason of the terrorist attacks. | Plain English |
| Some phrases that can be simplified | These two syndromes are usually referred to under one name, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, due to the fact that they are part of the same etiology. | Plain English |
| Some phrases that can be simplified | The Stoors also had their own dialect of Hobbitish, owing to the fact that they spent some time in Dunland. | Plain English |
| belated (late) | They are on a belated honeymoon. | Plain English |
| by means of (by, with, through) | Major forest areas are coming back by means of natural processes. | Plain English |
| clearly, obviously | Obviously, this is important. | Plain English |
| currently | I am currently employed. | Plain English |
| each and every (every) | You better check each and every door. | Plain English |
| for all intents and purposes (omit) | The era in which we must aggressively defend our woodlands has, for all intents and purposes, passed. | Plain English |
| for the most part (omit) | For the most part people's suspicions are based on a misunderstanding of the facts. | Plain English |
| for the purpose of (to, for) | Commercial shows are one-off projects put on for the purpose of making money. | Plain English |
| have the ability to (be able to, can) | The toddle has the ability to walk. | Plain English |
| have a tendency (tends) | This policy has a tendency to isolate some communities. | Plain English |
| in a manner of speaking (omit) | The policy has, in a manner of speaking, begun to Balkanize the more rural parts of our state. | Plain English |
| in a very real sense (omit) | In a very real sense, this policy works to the detriment of those it is supposed to help. | Plain English |
| in excess of (more than, over, exceeding) | Her three albums have sold in excess of 17 million copies worldwide | Plain English |
| in my opinion (omit) | In my opinion, this wasteful policy ought to be revoked. | Plain English |
| in terms of (in, for) | Disclaimers vary in terms of their uniformity. | Plain English |
| despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that (although, though) | He still loves her despite the fact that she cheated on him. | Plain English |
| despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that (although, though) | He still loves her in spite of the fact that she cheated on him. | Plain English |
| in the affirmative (yes, affirmatively) | The poll asked average Israelis if they support such a program, and 82 percent responded in the affirmative. | Plain English |
| in the case of (about, to) | In the case of this particular policy, citizens of northeast Connecticut became very upset. | Plain English |
| in the event of, in the event that (if, in case) | In the event that I can't come back by seven, you can eat without me. | Plain English |
| in the final or last or ultimate analysis (finally, in conclusion) | In the final analysis, it is their war. | Plain English |
| in the nature of (like) | Something in the nature of a repeal may soon take place. | Plain English |
| in the neighborhood of (about) | They searched for the keys in the neighborhood of the playground. | Plain English |
| in the process of | The work is in the process of getting done. | Plain English |
| it seems that (omit) | It seems that they can't wait to get rid of this one. | Plain English |
| majority (most, usually) when not voting | Majority of the world is covered with water. | Plain English |
| make decisions about (decide on) | The school board will make decision about the first day of school. | Plain English |
| make an attempt/effort/try (try) | We should make an effort to win. | Plain English |
| not able (unable) | He was not able to join the meeting. | Plain English |
| not accept (reject) | He does not accept the proposal. | Plain English |
| not certain (uncertain) | Future is not certain. | Plain English |
| not unlike (similar, alike) | Sisters were not unlike. | Plain English |
| not many (few) | Not many people know this. | Plain English |
| not often, not very often (seldom. rare, rarely) | It is not very often that a hotel exceeds your expectations. | Plain English |
| not the same (different) | The taste is not the same. | Plain English |
| obtain (get) | We need to obtain visas. | Plain English |
| on the occasion of (on, when, because of) | I was congratulated on the occasion of my son's birthday. | Plain English |
| on the other hand (omit, but, yet) | On the other hand, do we really need one? | Plain English |
| on two separate occasions (twice) | I stayed here on two separate occasions. | Plain English |
| question as to whether, question of whether (question whether) | The question as to whether it will do any good hasn’t been determined. | Plain English |
| question as to whether, question of whether (question whether) | There is a question of whether we need to be there or not. | Plain English |
| regard as being (regard as) | What industries do you regard as being highly competitive? | Plain English |
| solicit for | We are soliciting for suggestions. | Plain English |
| sooner rather than later (soon, now) | I believe that spring will be here sooner rather than later. | Plain English |
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