George O'Connor

So, you want to list the pros and cons of something in your writing. But you’re a little worried that “pros and cons” itself might … Read more

Are you trying to let someone know you are looking forward to seeing them? Perhaps you’re worried that “looking forward to seeing you” is a … Read more

So, you’re trying to sound polite when sending the first email of the week to someone. However, you’re worried that “I hope your week is … Read more

Are you trying to wish someone well for the rest of their week? Perhaps you’re worried that “have a great rest of your week” isn’t … Read more

So, you want to find one word for “food and drink” that helps to sum up the industry or include it on an invitation. Perhaps … Read more

So, you want to use “etc.” in formal writing. However, you’re worried that it’s informal or incorrect because it’s an abbreviation of “et cetera,” right? … Read more

So, you want to introduce yourself in an email to someone you haven’t met before. If you’re worried that “by way of introduction” isn’t a … Read more

So, you’re trying to find a way to talk about your “skills” on a resume, right? Well, you might worry that “skills” isn’t a good … Read more

So, you want to discuss the “positive impact” that something has had on an outcome. But you’re also a little worried that “positive impact” is … Read more

So, you want to show that you are “on the same page” as someone in an email. However, you’re worried the phrase sounds a bit … Read more