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Come again? Mistaken as a sexually explicit term (‘cum I’m sorry I didn’t get quite get that / Excuse
again’) me? / I’m sorry would you please say that
again?

It’s for free Inappropriate word use (for) It’s free. / It’s free of charge. / We’re sending
it to you for free.

Hold your line/For awhile… Sounds absurd (Hold your line), Caller would Would you mind if I put you on hold for a
expect a longer waiting time (for awhile) second? / Please hold

Open/close (for appliances, office It’s like referring to an item for repair Turn on/off
equipment and lights)

Yes, I’ll wait. (in response to “Do you mind Confusing mainly because of the “YES” No, not at all. / No, I don’t mind at all.
waiting?”) word
Anything? Sounds vague Is there anything I can do for you? / How may
I help you?

I’ll ask her an apology. Confusing/illogical I’ll apologize to her. / I should make an
apology.

We accept repairs. Sounds unprofessional, too inviting This shop repairs cars/cellphones.

Tuck out Term not recognized in American/British Untuck

English

He was salvaged. Misuse of the word “salvaged”, which means He was assassinated.
saving something from being destroyed

She delivered her baby yesterday. Subject-verb confusion She had her baby yesterday. / Dr. Smith
delivered her baby.

Xerox (action word) It’s a brand of photocopying machine Photocopy

Oppositor Term not recognized in American/British Opposition member
English

Hand carry Term not recognized in American/British Carry-on luggage

English

It’s traffic today. Misuse of the word “traffic” Traffic is heavy.

Senatoriable Term not recognized in American/British Senatorial candidate

English

I failed in Accent training. Inappropriate use of “in” I failed accent training.

My brother is taking up law. Use of “up” – too casual My brother is taking law. / My brother is
studying law.

Where are you studying? Word choice (“studying”) is too casual Where do you go to school? / What school
do you go to?
Pass by my office before you go. Inappropriate word choice (“pass”) Drop by my office before you go.

We have one participant only. Redundant term (“one only”) We have one participant.

I talked to her already. Misplaced adverb, used as filler and “talked” I already spoke with her. / I have already
sounds too informal spoken to her.

Actually Commonly used filler, or used as an answer Word should be used to explain a
to replace “yes” justification of a different thought or a known
fact – The boss is actually very
lenient. / Nobody knows what actually
caused the fight at the party.

As per Paul, all request forms should be Incomplete sentence As per Paul’s instructions, all request forms
signed by him. should be signed by him.

Sewer Term not recognized in American/British Tailor (male) or seamstress (female)

English

Dine in/Take home (when ordering food) Term misuse For here/To go
I felt kind of tired. Inappropriate term (“kind of”) I felt rather tired.

As to the project… Inappropriate term (“as to”) Regarding the project…

Thank you for that/this one. Sounds confusing and impolite Thank you for the information. / Thank you.

Currently, I live there right now. Redundant (“currently” and “right now”) Currently, I live there. / I live there right now.

Could you repeat that again, please? Redundant (“repeat” and “again”), Could you repeat that?
inappropriate use of “please” in a sentence
that is obviously a command

Bottomless Term not recognized in American/British Refillable

English

C.R. / comfort room Word not found in the English dictionary restroom, powder room, bathroom, shower
room, toilet
I commute to work every day. Getting a car Misuse of the word “commute”, which means I commute to work either by car or bus.
is just too expensive, not to mention fuel too. to travel to a certain place on a regular basis
regardless of the vehicle

Fall in line Term not recognized in American/British Get into line / Line up / Make a line
English

Fll up this form “Fill up” means pouring something until Fill out this form
completely filled