Words that I am getting sick of

This is a silly thing to write about, but the are some phrases I am getting tired of. Very tired.

• X abrogates the activity of Y signaling - Seriously? Abrogates? Again? Biologists bring this one out at every opportunity, probably because they think it makes them look scholarly.
• X is essential to our understanding of Y - It's usually not. It might help, but it's not essential.
• Almost infinite - This one goes without saying. It's a lot, I get it. No need to go overboard
• On the ground - You don't see this in science, but it's everywhere in the news. Mix it up, people.

That's all for now. Next time I see "abrogates" a paper is getting thrown across the room.