That far

The expressions this far and that far, although they are very common, are, nevertheless, incorrect. Thus far or so far should be used instead.

Over, More than

“There were not over thirty persons present.” Over is incorrect; above has some sanction; but more than, is the best, and should be used.

Real good

This is one of those good-natured expressions that insinuate themselves into the speech of even cultured people. Very good is just as short, and much more correct. Really good scarcely conveys the thought intended.

So nice

“This basket of flowers is so nice.” So nice does not tell how nice. So requires a correlative to complete its meaning. Use very nice or very pretty.

Pell-mell

“He rushes pell-mell down the street.” One bird cannot flock by itself, nor can one man rush pell-mell. It will require at least several men to produce the intermixing and confusion which the word is intended to convey.