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Grammar for Grownups Quiz #41

Overused Phrases

The following paragraph contains a bunch of words and phrases that have been so over-used they have become invisible. You know, words that you hear so often you don't notice them much anymore. See if you can replace the underlined phrases with something a bit more original!

Back in the day when asked where it's at, we were told to take it to the next level. You knew you had the right stuff if you were working 24/7 in order to push the envelope of success. Oh sure, there were ethics that asked that what happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas, or was that the family? Now, guys, tell me real quick how you would get ahead today!

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