What are 'wordy phrases' in writing?

Answer 1

a sentence with a minimal amount of words. i.e., I ran fast.

Answer 2

"Wordy phrases" in writing means using extra words when one or two will do just fine. Writers should avoid wordiness and strive for clarity. Eliminating wordiness cuts down the word count while increasing readability.

For examples:

• at the present time = now, presently
• at (or for) the time being = now, presently
• over the course of time = then, later

At the present time, Mrs. Smith teaches 41 students.

Mrs. Smith now teaches 41 students.

Mrs. Smith teaches 41 students now.

George works after school for the time being.

George works after school now.

George presently works after school.

Over the course of time, John and Jerry became buddies although they disliked each other at first.

(can eliminate it all together): John and Jerry became buddies although they disliked each other at first.

Later, John and Jerry became buddies although they disliked each other at first.