The False Expressive

A formulation of speech meant to impress without binding the speaker/writer. KSA is regularly used in place of further thought, of fuller expression. It is an empty gesture.
An example:

When entertaining, Padma is devoted to improvisation in the kitchen and a kind of closely monitored chaos in the dining room. [Food & Wine June 2007]

The KIND OF in the quote is used to dilute, to extend the phrase without adding to the meaning. More flower, more salt, more whatever, without increasing the flavor. Words as place holders.

Playing Possibles

Whenever possible, and wherever possible use as many words as possible, so that we are all totally as assured as possible, that you have filled out, as much as possible an otherwise empty thought that otherwise wouldn’t possibly fill up the empty day. For those in need of visuals, where possible, this:newenglish-1.gif