diff --git a/Documentation/git-gc.txt b/Documentation/git-gc.txt
index ba4e67700e..0af7540a0c 100644
--- a/Documentation/git-gc.txt
+++ b/Documentation/git-gc.txt
@@ -56,8 +56,7 @@ be performed as well.
 
 --cruft::
 	When expiring unreachable objects, pack them separately into a
-	cruft pack instead of storing the loose objects as loose
-	objects.
+	cruft pack instead of storing them as loose objects.
 
 --prune=<date>::
 	Prune loose objects older than date (default is 2 weeks ago,