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Grammer correct? To treat
In our family we often use the verb to treat in the following way ... I do not wish to be treat (pronounced tret) like that, but is this correct? Is treat (pronounced tret) an acceptable form of treat (pronounced tr... [more]
In our family we often use the verb to treat in the following way ... I do not wish to be treat (pronounced tret) like that, but is this correct? Is treat (pronounced tret) an acceptable form of treat (pronounced tr... [more]
ainitatyb
29/04/08
19:47
29/04/08
19:47
Jammy g*t
When someone is lucky why do we call them jammy?
When someone is lucky why do we call them jammy?
Laaardybloke
29/04/08
13:22
29/04/08
13:22
Help Last one
the ... has been ....
the ... has been ....
dickymint
28/04/08
12:10
28/04/08
12:10
' The silence ....
.... is deafening You could cut the tension with a knife We all know what is meant when phrases like these are used However, is this something that is peculiar to our language - or are th... [more]
.... is deafening You could cut the tension with a knife We all know what is meant when phrases like these are used However, is this something that is peculiar to our language - or are th... [more]
BertiWooster
26/04/08
01:09
26/04/08
01:09
'Legend' Urgh!!
Any one else, like me, fed up with the overuse of the term Legend. It seems to be applied to anyone who has achieved any level of success, and has lost its original meaning. Robin Hoods a legend, as its not certain ... [more]
Any one else, like me, fed up with the overuse of the term Legend. It seems to be applied to anyone who has achieved any level of success, and has lost its original meaning. Robin Hoods a legend, as its not certain ... [more]
Papaleekie
25/04/08
23:42
25/04/08
23:42
Hearing dogs for deaf quiz
Answers are all phrasessayings. Fill in missing words, dots represent number of letters. 2. Keep your ......(6) on the ..... (5) 11 ........(8) is the .....(5) of the people 55 ....(4) and ......(6) smell ... [more]
Answers are all phrasessayings. Fill in missing words, dots represent number of letters. 2. Keep your ......(6) on the ..... (5) 11 ........(8) is the .....(5) of the people 55 ....(4) and ......(6) smell ... [more]
Janbuck
25/04/08
20:43
25/04/08
20:43
scone (sounds like moan) or scone(gone)
Anybody know the poem which differentiates these two pronunciations please?
Anybody know the poem which differentiates these two pronunciations please?
wakeover
25/04/08
18:06
25/04/08
18:06
Spike
Why is Spike a traditional nickname for somebody named Terence or Terry?
Why is Spike a traditional nickname for somebody named Terence or Terry?
Tom Braider
25/04/08
14:36
25/04/08
14:36
latin
can anyone tell me what the latin translation of "bite me" is?
can anyone tell me what the latin translation of "bite me" is?
feistycurves
25/04/08
06:47
25/04/08
06:47
quotes for entrance to a house in the woods
what sayings might be good for the gate of a house in the woods?
what sayings might be good for the gate of a house in the woods?
reverdeb
24/04/08
22:40
24/04/08
22:40
Green Paper / White Paper
Why does the Government issue a Green Paper to discuss and idea followed by a White Paper showing an intent to pass a law? Were the proposals orriginally drafted onto green and white paper to show the difference? ... [more]
Why does the Government issue a Green Paper to discuss and idea followed by a White Paper showing an intent to pass a law? Were the proposals orriginally drafted onto green and white paper to show the difference? ... [more]
5freemen
24/04/08
16:17
24/04/08
16:17
Hell in a basket
Afternoon, Bit weird but I had a dream about my nan last night and this morning I recall the phrase hell in a handbasket (or possibly just basket). Is this an actual phrase? And if so, where does it come fr... [more]
Afternoon, Bit weird but I had a dream about my nan last night and this morning I recall the phrase hell in a handbasket (or possibly just basket). Is this an actual phrase? And if so, where does it come fr... [more]
China Doll
24/04/08
13:02
24/04/08
13:02
Meaning of Phrases
What is the origin of the phrase. Knee high to a grasshopper?
What is the origin of the phrase. Knee high to a grasshopper?
CWUGWENT
24/04/08
10:21
24/04/08
10:21
Where did the word fuss pot derive from ?
Anyone have any idea where or why the term 'fuss pot' comes from? My husband has this guy at work who is a wealth of information and he would like to answer this ! I think its a male ego thing!!!!! thanks Louise
Anyone have any idea where or why the term 'fuss pot' comes from? My husband has this guy at work who is a wealth of information and he would like to answer this ! I think its a male ego thing!!!!! thanks Louise
Aunty Lou
23/04/08
17:51
23/04/08
17:51
Like Stink...
Why do people say for e.g. It goes like stink... Thanks
Why do people say for e.g. It goes like stink... Thanks
Toleman
23/04/08
17:38
23/04/08
17:38
Heaing dogs for the deaf.
23. keep your ........ to the ..... 44. ....... yourself in the .... 52. ...... loves ....... 68. ............... is the ..... of time thats it.
23. keep your ........ to the ..... 44. ....... yourself in the .... 52. ...... loves ....... 68. ............... is the ..... of time thats it.
dickymint
23/04/08
12:43
23/04/08
12:43
The word "opportunity"
Where can I find the derivation of the word"opportunity"?
Where can I find the derivation of the word"opportunity"?
Basle6
22/04/08
20:08
22/04/08
20:08
'credit crunch' '9/11' etc... who invents these phrases?
Please can you explain to me who coined the phrase credit crunch I cannot find any information online as to where it originates from. Also can you explain who invented the terms 911 and 77? I am interested to k... [more]
Please can you explain to me who coined the phrase credit crunch I cannot find any information online as to where it originates from. Also can you explain who invented the terms 911 and 77? I am interested to k... [more]
Roland75
22/04/08
12:56
22/04/08
12:56
hearing dogs for the deaf
just realised missed answering these. 33. put your (4) on the (5) 42. (2) as you (5) be (4) by 53. (5) wil move (7) 58. (7) dogs seldom (4) 64. (8) id the (9) not the end of (6) 68. (15) is the (5) of ti... [more]
just realised missed answering these. 33. put your (4) on the (5) 42. (2) as you (5) be (4) by 53. (5) wil move (7) 58. (7) dogs seldom (4) 64. (8) id the (9) not the end of (6) 68. (15) is the (5) of ti... [more]
dickymint
22/04/08
12:17
22/04/08
12:17
Tall Hat
Where does the expression ''Fcuk my tall hat'' come from? Tried googling to no avail.
Where does the expression ''Fcuk my tall hat'' come from? Tried googling to no avail.
Pottsy
22/04/08
10:39
22/04/08
10:39
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