Banned words/phrases - sj.com

Very common in contracts.

 

ANYTHING_EATEN

 

"Monies" is not incorrect but is perhaps overly formal. Methinks it's more of

I also think you tend to see it more in British usage.

Slightly stilted but it's not incorrect.

 

I would be happy if the phrase 'gone missing' went missing -- permanently.

 

Ding. Ding. Ding.

 

Just curious, just wondering, just a thought, just (fill in the blank).

You asked a question. Of course you're "just curious" or "just wondering."

You posted an opinion. Of course it's "Just a thought."

It is unjust to continue using these phrases.

 

"I don't like the way JD moderates."




(Banned 3/1/2007)

 

HAs the BYH 8 second rule outlived itself by just a few seconds days months years?

 

The 8-second thing lost its charm when people who don't know him and weren't around when it got started latched onto it.

 

I nominate "looser." I've seen it so often that I'm almost starting to believe that's how it's really spelled.

 

"Looser" should stay. Bandwagon Boy and the ACC crew might come back.

 

Not until 2009!