tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195028970390886275.post8639674030433392939..comments2022-06-08T05:47:37.237-07:00Comments on The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor: Wordy Phrases That May Tick Off Agent, Editor or ReaderCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195028970390886275.post-5736183695380061672009-07-18T13:12:28.899-07:002009-07-18T13:12:28.899-07:00I don't know if these are "wordy phrases,...I don't know if these are "wordy phrases," but they certainly grate on my ear:<br /><br />"Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against (yada yada yada), but...."<br /><br />and<br /><br />"But being serious..."<br /><br />Just like fingernails on a chalkboard!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />FarrTracy Farrhttp://www.stinkycreektexas.comnoreply@blogger.com