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Rule "what I mean to say is that (omit)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: what I mean to say is that (omit)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Try removing the phrase.
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • What I mean to say is that well intentioned lawmakers sometimes make fools of themselves.
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Well intentioned lawmakers sometimes make fools of themselves.
ID: WHAT_I_MEAN_TO_SAY_IS_THAT [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-02 22:33:09 +0100)