Tautologías, pleonasmos y repeticiones

La tautología es una repetición innecesaria que, por desgracia, se lee y se oye mucho en inglés y castellano. Lo he visto con mis propios ojos, cita previa, candil de aceite, freír en aceite, entrar dentro, bajar abajo… Y en inglés tenemos:

·         Cell phones are really a new innovation.

·         The evening sunset was enchanting.

·         They have bought a hot water heater. 

·         I know it's true because I heard it with my own ears.

·         She always over-exaggerates.   

·         She started her presentation with a short summary.

·         He is always making predictions about the future.

·         The Sahara is a very dry desert.

·         In my opinion, I think he is wrong.

·         The storm hit at 2 p.m. in the afternoon.

·         The students will take turns, one after the other.  

·         I'm sorry to hear about your sad misfortune.