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fredpuli47
Kidding (Sat 09:23 07/Nov/09)
When did the expression ' I kid you not ' come into common use ? Was it someone's catch-phrase ?
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Pat Martin
Arthur English (Fri 10:42 06/Nov/09)
Did Arthur English have a catchphrase. Thanks for any answers... [More] 3 answers (last answered: Fri 10:47 06/Nov/09)
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amac
In The Sweeney , Carter says " well if the lemonades can get them in....." (Thu 11:16 05/Nov/09)
sorry, i'm back - any idea what Lemonades is slang for? (he was talking about brining illegal people into the country i think) thanks 6 answers (last answered: Fri 18:59 06/Nov/09)
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wolf63
Newspapers (Thu 04:32 05/Nov/09)
Why do newspaper put "Frankie" instead of Frankie when it is the name of an animal? ie "Susan M and her dog "Frankie" witnessed the burglary but could not give a description... [More] 1 answer (last answered: Thu 14:01 05/Nov/09)
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BertiWooster
Latin (Wed 10:47 04/Nov/09)
What is the latin for ' good luck ' or ' Best of fortunes' TIA... [More] 1 answer (last answered: Wed 11:36 04/Nov/09)
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chiara79
Translation (Tue 13:24 03/Nov/09)
Not sure where to post tis question but...... Can anyone translate:- Be true to yourself OR To thine own self be true, into latin?? Many thanks... [More] 6 answers (last answered: Tue 20:56 03/Nov/09)
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Philoctetes
Why is "Dry Firing" Dry? (Tue 12:06 03/Nov/09)
The phrase "dry fire" refers to firing a gun without ammunition. Why is it "dry" and is there an equivalent for firing with ammunition - "wet" perhaps? 6 answers (last answered: Wed 14:13 04/Nov/09)
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jojolanglais
category of words (Fri 15:48 30/Oct/09)
Is there a word to categorise words which use the name of the form of the thing they describe? As an exemple, in French, a trombone, as well as a musical instrument, is also a paperclip because of the... [More] 5 answers (last answered: Tue 11:17 03/Nov/09)
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hope19
TIMES XWORD NO; 4352 (Thu 14:44 29/Oct/09)
12a Overtaking inch into middle of coastal road(8) ?o?n???? 7d With two out of three agreeing this figure(9) I???????s 15d Brazen girl beaten up ((9) U???????? 18d Iris also a pupil here (7) Thx... [More] 3 answers (last answered: Thu 19:00 29/Oct/09)
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sophie_1003
practice or practise (Wed 20:56 28/Oct/09)
I know that practice is the noun and practise is the verb but need some help with these ones to check I've got this right! 1"The term 'inclusive practise' is often used in reference to children... [More] 12 answers (last answered: Fri 18:14 30/Oct/09)
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amac
In The Sweeney - regan says, "He's done a Hogsman.." ie he run off - i think ? any ideas thnks (Tue 11:40 27/Oct/09)
12 answers (last answered: Sun 02:36 01/Nov/09)
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crisgal
i had two belgian rabbits.... (Tue 00:52 27/Oct/09)
one was a belgian buck I put \'em on the table to see if they would.. father\'s gone to market ........ anyone know the rest of this daft rhyme? I know towards the end it says something about little... [More] 2 answers (last answered: Tue 18:29 27/Oct/09)
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lynbrown
What do you call a character in a video based on a real person? Is it avatar or atavar? (Sun 09:45 25/Oct/09)
2 answers (last answered: Sun 10:52 25/Oct/09)
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zabado
Uncle Robert ?. (Fri 07:33 23/Oct/09)
Who was "uncle bob" as in Bob's your uncle ?. 4 answers (last answered: Mon 10:34 26/Oct/09)
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amac
In The Sweeney , What does "Don't snow me" mean? something to with lieing? (Thu 13:47 22/Oct/09)
4 answers (last answered: Fri 06:41 23/Oct/09)
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Jemisa
Under the.... (Wed 22:52 21/Oct/09)
Having heard the news of gareth Southgate getting the sack & knowing my hubby would be interested I phoned him to tell him, he said "I'm not surprised he's been under the cosh for some... [More] 3 answers (last answered: Thu 12:41 22/Oct/09)
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echokilo
MORKIN (Wed 19:49 21/Oct/09)
Can anyone tell me the origin of the word MORKIN - used extensively in the Midlands and Black Country to refer to an idiot or fool or "spare part" .................... have tried google to... [More] 6 answers (last answered: Tue 13:48 27/Oct/09)
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amac
In the Sweeney - what does, \" he was a bit Danish\" mean? thanks (Wed 10:32 21/Oct/09)
8 answers (last answered: Thu 09:45 22/Oct/09)
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Escutcheon
"Faynits" or similar. (Wed 09:42 21/Oct/09)
Does anyone know the origin of the childrens saying "faynits" (?) and crossing your fingers when wanting a short break during a playground game? 2 answers (last answered: Wed 12:18 21/Oct/09)
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yesterday
Bare Bones (Mon 12:08 19/Oct/09)
Last oneto confirm please 11a Active substance for artist and professor (5) R?d?n Many thanks... [More] 4 answers (last answered: Mon 08:11 19/Oct/09)

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