20-Apr-2007, 13:15
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 Re: Redundant phrases
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Originally Posted by word  Hi gang,
I need some help. There is a name (one word) for using redundant phrases when instructing, describing or identifying something; and it's not "Redundant phrases" as a co-worker jokingly responded.
Examples:
"Tuna Fish" is redundant because "Tuna" can only be a fish therefore, "fish" is not necessary to mention.- "Big Giant" The word "Giant" signifies something huge, big or large; therefore the word "Big" is not necessary to mention.
- "Raise up" or "Lower down" the anchor. Raise can only go in one direction,"Up" as lower can go in only one direction, "down".
This are just a few examples. At one time I had compiled quite a list in my head which I plan to do again only this time I will recorded them and use it as a game during a social gathering.
Even if you don't know the name of the word to describe my problem, I would appreciate it if you can give me some more examples of....redundant phrases for lack of the proper term.
Thanx in advance group. 
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