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Author: | J Kaufman [ Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Just so they can still larrup the ol' horsehide |
From AP's guide to the World Series, via Poynter: Quote: Cliches
Better to say a player hit a home run, rather than he “walloped”‘ or “‘blasted”‘ or “cracked” it. Home runs are also homers, but avoid calling them “dingers,” “‘jacks,” “bombs,” “taters” and “four-baggers.” Pitchers can pitch two-hitters, but avoid “twirling” or “chucking” or “fireballing.” And teams try to reach the World Series instead of the “Fall Classic.” In short, avoid hackneyed words and phrases. |
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