A. Rewrite the following sentences to remove cliches.
 

1. As per our discussion, please terminate all employees who cannot utilize cutting edge technology. Use this window of opportunity to put state-of-the-art corporate entities on the fast track and ahead of the game..
 

2. I was totally bugging. She was way cool, a total Betty, but her Romeo was a wigged out chocoholic with shit for brains. And he can't miss a "Saved by the Bell." Hell-o?
 

3. Thy rosy-fingered dawn yawned, stretched, and opened her eyes. Gradually, however, the dawn gave up the ship, and an angry black storm cloud took ove the sky. The tension became so thick, you could cut it like a knife.
 

4. Do your work now, as a stitch in time saves nine. Bob Bungle, on the other hand, only lives for today, but those who live for today are gone tomorrow. He spent $10K on commodities. Sheer lunacy! But a penny saved is a penny earned.
 

5. Throughout the ages, man has striven to achieve the impossible. We need only think of the first American astronauts, who were splendid examples of gusto and daring-do. Such courage was exemplified yesterday in a daring rescue attempt.
 

B. Listening carefully to your friends, the television, your teachers, and others, make a list of 20 over-used statements and bring them to class on Thursday.