Silent letters

T is silent in Often.

B is silent in Subtle.

H is silent in Honour.

P is silent in Raspberry.

H is silent in Birmingham.

T is silent in Apostle.

B is silent in Debt.

B is silent in Lamb.

P is silent in Cupboard.

H is silent in Heir.

Cut the clutter

   Eliminate repetitive expressions from your communications. The word/s in brackets in the following list are just not needed:

(absolutely) essential.

(absolutely) necessary.

(actual) facts.

advance (forward).

(advance) planning.

(advance) preview.

(advance) reservations.

(advance) warning.

add (an additional).

add (up).

(added) bonus.

(affirmative) yes.

(aid and) abet.

(all-time) record.

alternative (choice).

Very,....