At first glance, thinking outside the box when it comes to word choice in an article has become increasingly difficult for journalists. Needless to say, you would have to think very hard to avoid some of the no-no cliches listed by the Washington Post.
At first glance
As a nation
Upon deeper reflection
Observers
[Person] is not alone
Pundits say (or “critics say”)
Opens/offers a rare window (unless it is a real window that is in fact unusual)
Be that as it may
If you will (actually, I won’t)
Needless to say (then don’t say it)
Suffice it to say (if it suffices, then just say it)
This is not your father’s [anything]
[Anything] 2.0 (or 3.0, or 4.0…)
At a crossroads (unless referring to an actual intersection)
The powers that be
Outside the box (describes creative thinking — with a cliche)
And here’s the kicker
Click here, to see the other cliches they have listed.
[ Source : WashingtonPost ]
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