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What does it mean?
Words fail to convey the intended message, even to the speaker themselves.
In plain terms
I can't make my words come out right.
What can you take from it?
Language can fail to connect.

Where it applies

  • public speaking
  • writing
  • stress

Putting it to work

  • rewriting
  • pausing
  • practicing clarity

Questions to consider

  • When do words fail you?
  • How do you fix them?

Another view

It ignores clear moments of expression.

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