I hope that as you read these flabby phrases, with their redundant words and superfluous intensifiers, that you can think of some others to add to the list. Please share these with us all in the comments box below.

Now let's get on with the M to R flabby phrases.

51. "Made a decision to" - The noun equivalent of a verb has been used. We made a decision to fly to Seattle. Improved version: We decided to fly to Seattle.

52. "Made an announcement" - Same as #51. She made an announcement of her engagement to Brad Pitt. Improved version: She announced her engagement to Brad Pitt.

53. "Made out of" - It was made out of steel. Improved version: It was made of steel.

54. "Major breakthrough" - Check out this redundant phrase: The product was a major breakthrough in micro technology. Improved version: The product was a breakthrough in micro technology.

55. "Major feat" - Pushing a truck up a hill is a major feat of strength that very few can match. Improved version: Pushing a truck up a hill is a feat few can match.

56. "Meaningful" - Her comment was a meaningful gesture. Improved version: Her comment touched me. (Stronger emotion used)

57. "Meet/met with each other" - Sharon and I met with each other to discuss the business plan. Improved version: Sharon and I met to discuss the business plan.

58. "Merge together" - The two companies merged together at the start of the year. Improved version: At the start of the year, the two companies merged.

59. "Most unique" - She is the most unique person I have ever met. Improved version: She is unique amongst all whom I've met.

60. "Mutual cooperation" - Mutual implies together, cooperating. We need mutual cooperation to achieve the sales targets. Improved version: We need to cooperate to achieve the sales targets.

61. "Never before" - Never before have I been so frightened. Improved version: Never have I been so frightened.

62. "New innovation" - All innovations are new, true? This new innovation will change the market. Improved version: This innovation will change the market.

63. "New invention" - Same as #62. All inventions are new, aren't they?

64. "Now pending" - Your request for vacation is now pending. Improved version: Your vacation request is pending.

65. "Offered a suggestion" - I offered the suggestion about where to eat dinner. Improved version: I suggested a place to eat dinner.

66. "On a regular basis" - This is just flabby. I dine at that restaurant on a regular basis. Improved version: I dine at that restaurant regularly.

67. "Over exaggerate" - Jane is known to over exaggerate often. Improved version: Jane often exaggerates.

68. "Passing fad" - I hope the nude selfie fad on social media is a passing one. Improved version: I hope the nude selfie on social media is a fad.

69. "Period of time" - Kings ruled Britain during that period of time. Improved version: Kings ruled Britain during that period. (during that time, could also fit)

70. "Pick and choose" - Pick and choose your friends wisely. Improved version: Pick your friends wisely. (Some would use, Choose your friends wisely)

71. "Plunge down" - She plunged down into the raging river. Improved version: She plunged into the raging river.

72. "Postpone until later" - Let's postpone until later our dinner date. Improved version: Let's postpone our dinner date.

73. "Raise up" - The doorman raised up the moat's bridge. Improved version: The doorman raised the moat's bridge.

74. "Refer back" - A redundant phrase. I want to refer you back to last year's report. Improved version: I want to refer to last year's report.

75. "Reply back" - She decided to reply back to her ex-boyfriend's email. Improved version: She replied to her ex-boyfriend's email.

Exhausted? I hope not. Let's wrap things up with the final 25. What will be at #100? Read on...