In this grammar post, I am looking at the useage of slang and cliche in writng. I have a tendancy to try and insert some "hometown feel" but find that during editing, I always end up taking it out.
The site I chose can be found HERE
The basic advice on the subject is to avoid them at all costs.... bummer. The article gives several reasons, but the best quote is "Avoiding clichés like the plague, and ensuring a level-playing field will help you get ahead and prevent you from going belly up. " I would have to agree.
So, using slang is "going by the wayside", "giving up the ghost", "All's well that ends well", and finally "One foot on a banana peel the other in the grave "
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