ANSWERS: 3
  • No, the word I overuse to no good effect is a very simple one: "just". I now just reread what I've just written and just remove it. It's actually unlikely that I'd use it that many times in a simple sentence, but it's an example of how the word lends itself to overuse.
  • I admit that I do so on occasion, but ALMOST always when I say "literally" I literally mean "literally".
    • Linda Joy
      At least that's better than the ones who say literally when they mean figuratively.
  • Only when quoting (usually much) younger people...

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