Each flabby phrase will be quoted with the unnecessary word/s underlined. In some cases the word used may be the flabby one.

1. "Absolutely essential" - Absolutely is not essential. Fresh basil is absolutely essential for making pesto. Improved version: Fresh basil is essential for making pesto.

2. "Actual facts" - He told me the actual facts of the case. Improved version: He told me the facts of the case.

3. "Admit to" - She admitted to lying to the judge. Improved version: She admitted lying to the judge.

4. "Advance forward" - We advanced forward along the road. Improved version: We advanced along the road.

5. "Advance planning" - Our company starts each year with advance planning meetings. Really? Planning is in advance. Improved version: Our company starts each year with planning meetings.

6. "Advance Warnings" - We didn't receive advance warnings of the hurricane. Improved version: We had no warning of the hurricane.

7. "Add an additional" - Wealthy Affiliate Boot-Camp can add an additional string to your bow. Improved version: Add a string to your bow through Wealthy Affiliate Boot-Camp.

8. "Added bonus" - Winning that prize was an added bonus. Improved version: Winning that prize was a bonus.

9. "Brief Moment" - She stopped talking for a brief moment. Improved version: She stopped talking for a moment.

10. "Careful scrutiny" - I read the business contract with careful scrutiny. Improved version: I scrutinized the business contract.

11. "Caused considerable confusion" - A very wordy phrase that has used the noun equivalent of a verb. "My science teacher's description caused considerable confusion in the class. What is a more powerful sentence? Improved version: My science teacher's description baffled the class.

12. "Close proximity" - I love the close proximity of the shopping center. Improved version: The proximity of the shopping center is great.

13. "Commute back and forth" - Commuting is a back and forth activity. The commute back and forth to work takes me two hours. Improved version: The daily commute takes me two hours.

Maybe he was too flabby on his commute!

14. "Cut down on" - Very flabby phrase. The doctor told me to cut down on eating sugar. Improved version: The doctor told me to limit my sugar intake.

15. "Depreciate in value" - My car depreciated in value very quickly. Improved version: My car depreciated very quickly.

16. "Eliminate altogether" - We could eliminate altogether the testing system. Improved version: We could eliminate the testing system.

17. "Empty out" - Could you please empty out the dishwasher? Improved version: Could you please empty the dishwasher?

18. "Each and every" - I loved each and every cup of coffee I tasted. Improved version: I loved every cup of coffee I tasted.

19. "Emergency situation" - There is an emergency situation in my suburb. Improved version: There is an emergency in my suburb.

20. "Eradicate completely" - We must eradicate completely the bugs in our house. Improved version: We must eradicate the bugs in our house.

21. "Favorable approval" - My job application got a favourable approval. Improved version: My job application was approved.

22. "Fellow colleague" - A fellow colleague was promoted to CEO. Improved version: My colleague was promoted to CEO.

23. "Filled to capacity" - The Super Bowl stadium was filled to capacity with cheering fans. Improved version: Cheering fans filled the Super Bowl stadium.

24. "Final outcome" - What was the final outcome of your investigations? Improved version: What was the outcome of your investigations?

25. "For all intents and purposes" - This is such an empty phrase, flabby and meaningless. For all intents and purposes, Ken and Barbie broke up last week. Improved version: Ken and Barbie broke up last week.

There are the "A to F" flabby and redundant phrases. On the next page is "G to L."