Phrases we could live without

Sir, – Higher water charges. – Yours, etc,

RICHARD BROWNE,

Strand Road, Dublin 4.

Sir, – “I am absolutely passionate about . . .”, as used by artisan foodies and celebrity chefs, IT whizz kids, talent contest hopefuls, sports people and politicians. Leave the passion in the leaba! And who among us does not wish the roller-coaster, that excited contestants find themselves on, would just leave the rails every now and then? – Yours, etc,

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DECLAN O’CONNELL,

Crookstown, Co Cork.

Sir, – Scientifically proven. – Yours, etc,

CHRIS COGGINS,

Stillorgan Wood,

Stillorgan, Co Dublin.