Message | This is not per se a word submission but a question on usage. Years ago I first noticed the use, in road cycling contexts, of what I would call redundant constructions. I don't know if RC would be the proper term for this. An example would be something such as, "Wow I crashed hard. My front rim got pretzeled. I have to change it out." This instead of, " I have to change it." I am hearing this usage everywhere now. We have to swap it out. He had to change it out. Etc. When did this annoying usage start?
Best, Tim |