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Feb 2023
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204. What is a Cliché? What is Jargon? A...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Today, let’s learn about clichés and jargon – perhaps the most annoying parts of the English language. We’ll look at some examples, discuss why clear English is important, and I’ll give you some tips on how to remove clichés and jargon from your vocabulary!


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