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AmeriSpeak - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genepool/amerispeak.htm
Common American sayings and what they actually mean.

AskOxford.com - http://www.askoxford.com/
For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Search a dictionary of words, names or quotations.

Capitalizing - http://englishplus.com/grammar/captcont.htm
Provides a list of rules and examples. Includes sentences, quotations, proper nouns, names, titles, and scientific nomenclature.

Cliche Finder - http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
A searchable database of overused expressions, with a fun feature creating a random list.

Cliché Day Quiz - http://reference.aol.com/quizzes/cliche-day
Test your knowledge of the origins of common cliches.

Common Errors in English - http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
An explanation of common English usage errors and how to avoid making them.

Dictionary of English: Clichés, Pretentious Language, and Jargon - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/reference/dictionaries/english/data/d0081759.html
Presents a list of examples of three kinds of language to avoid, with an explanation of why they are not recommended.

Garbl's Editorial Style Manual - http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/
Searchable advice on abbreviations, capitalization, grammar, numbers, punctuation, spelling and word usage.

Grammar Slammer - http://englishplus.com/grammar/index.htm
This help file indexes style and usage, capitalization, abbreviations, punctuation, letter writing, common mistakes and a grammar glossary.

Guide to Grammar and Writing - http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar
Features searchable index of grammatical rules, explanations, comments on style, and usage suggestions.

New Words In English - http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ling215/NewWords/
Neologisms and new uses of words in English.

Plain English Campaign - http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/
Working internationally to try to get public information written in plain English, instead of using gobbledygook, jargon and legalese. Includes examples, with annual awards for the worst offenders.

Plain Language - http://www.plainlanguage.gov/
A guide to help writers avoid confusing language and long-windedness. Can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF.

Right Words - http://rightwords.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=4&id=13&Itemid=30
A series of short articles about grammar and punctuation, with light hearted examples of common mistakes.

The Elements of Style - William Strunk - http://bartleby.com/141/
Principal requirements of plain English style. Focuses on the rules of usage in literature, composition and grammar.

The Sports Cliche List - http://www.sportscliche.com
A searchable collection of cliches used by American teams, fans, coaches and commentators, with humorous comments and sound clips.

WordWizard - http://www.wordwizard.com/
Learn about word meanings, slang, quotations, insults, and famous authors.

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