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06-11-2011, 01:16 AM | #16 |
This is a fully functional babe lair
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From my dad: "Just be thankful we don't get all the government we pay for."
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06-11-2011, 03:30 PM | #17 | |
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My Mum's specials: Acting the goat (silliness or bad manners leading to injury) Polly Long Frock (used especially in the 80s when skirts were ankle length and she disapproved) Pratty Anna (foolishness, clumsiness) And from the Irish side Gommie (equivilant to spastic or downs' syndrome - sorry) Eejit - idiot, but could be said with more distain Jeanie Mac - no idea who she was, but instead of blaspheming - draws out nicely with long slow syllables
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06-12-2011, 12:11 PM | #18 |
If you believe in telekinesis, raise my right arm.
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In reply to "who you looking at?"
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06-12-2011, 12:30 PM | #19 | |
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06-13-2011, 07:46 AM | #20 |
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[Subject] has to pull their socks up (on shoddy performance).
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06-13-2011, 08:03 AM | #21 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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Do you guys use the phrase 'on tenterhooks' to denote anticipation?
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06-13-2011, 08:07 AM | #22 |
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Absolutely. Used it just last week.
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06-13-2011, 08:09 AM | #23 |
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I used the phrase "jolly hockey sticks" this morning in conversation with a Canadian who had never heard of it. Would it be a strange expression for someone in the UK who hasn't read boarding school stories?
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06-13-2011, 09:09 AM | #24 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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No, that's a well-known phrase used to describe a particular kind of upper-class girl or woman. Usually slightly derogatory, it suggests someone with that particular kind of well-bred, jolly enthusiasm and zeal, but not that bright.
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06-13-2011, 10:41 AM | #25 |
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Dana - you mean tenderhooks, right? Is it tenterhooks??
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum |
06-13-2011, 10:44 AM | #26 | |
We have to go back, Kate!
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Tenterhooks. :p
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We have to go back, Kate!
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There's a collection of streets and roads near me which is called 'Tenter Fields'. Probably built where the old wool drying fields once were.
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06-13-2011, 10:47 AM | #28 |
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well, I'll be dipped in shit. I learned something new today!
thanks, prof. DanaC. I always wondered about tenderhooks - I mean, tender? Right? makes no sense...
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum |
06-13-2011, 01:57 PM | #30 |
Are you knock-kneed?
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Ive not seen more than 5 minutes of it.
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