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Who put American English into room 101?
Was it Ricky Gervais or Stephen Fry who put American English( American words- twisting of our British English) into room 101? Loved this show with Paul Merton!! We invented English yet the American wanted to change ... [more]
Was it Ricky Gervais or Stephen Fry who put American English( American words- twisting of our British English) into room 101? Loved this show with Paul Merton!! We invented English yet the American wanted to change ... [more]
Beatrice35
14/10/08
12:05
14/10/08
12:05
Pro- active Surely this is an annoying Americanism?
Hate the word Pro- active more than any other buzz word that has infiltrated into the English language over from the pond to us in the UK!! The word it replaces is a much better word, too- Dynamic! Dynamism, Dynamic... [more]
Hate the word Pro- active more than any other buzz word that has infiltrated into the English language over from the pond to us in the UK!! The word it replaces is a much better word, too- Dynamic! Dynamism, Dynamic... [more]
Beatrice35
14/10/08
11:57
14/10/08
11:57
Spanish linguists ... Bodega/Vinedo
Are there any Spanish linguists please ? In Spanish, what is the difference between... ... Vinedo and Bodega ? Thank you. Jayne
Are there any Spanish linguists please ? In Spanish, what is the difference between... ... Vinedo and Bodega ? Thank you. Jayne
joggerjayne
09/10/08
10:08
09/10/08
10:08
Round the Wrekin
I know thatit means to do or go about something in a long winded way, and I know that Wrekin is in Shropshire near Telford ...... but why is "Round the Wrekin" a common phrase in the West Midlands area?
I know thatit means to do or go about something in a long winded way, and I know that Wrekin is in Shropshire near Telford ...... but why is "Round the Wrekin" a common phrase in the West Midlands area?
echokilo
09/10/08
06:41
09/10/08
06:41
Roof(s)
Why isn't the plural of roof - rooves?
Why isn't the plural of roof - rooves?
sallabananas
06/10/08
12:37
06/10/08
12:37
Swashbuckling pirates
What is swashbuckling ?
What is swashbuckling ?
sigma
05/10/08
09:38
05/10/08
09:38
What is the proper name for /
I know modern parlance calls it a forward slash (American, I think) I have heard it called an oblique. But, wjat is the proper name for it?
I know modern parlance calls it a forward slash (American, I think) I have heard it called an oblique. But, wjat is the proper name for it?
Bellringer
01/10/08
15:35
01/10/08
15:35
Orientated or oriented?
Which is the correct English useage and is the other one an 'americanism' or are they both correct?
Which is the correct English useage and is the other one an 'americanism' or are they both correct?
DiddlyQuaQua
24/09/08
19:42
24/09/08
19:42
strange saying
IfI was naughty as a little girl my mother would always threaten with the words "You'll see the back of my hand" WHAT........WHY.......HUH.
IfI was naughty as a little girl my mother would always threaten with the words "You'll see the back of my hand" WHAT........WHY.......HUH.
buddybird
14/09/08
20:52
14/09/08
20:52
lipstick on a pig
origin
origin
goochs
11/09/08
03:41
11/09/08
03:41
When does 'a few' become 'several'?
E.g. my boss complained today that some plans had been left on a table for a few days. I pointed out that theyd only been there for two days, which in my books, is a couple of days, he classed this as a few days, w... [more]
E.g. my boss complained today that some plans had been left on a table for a few days. I pointed out that theyd only been there for two days, which in my books, is a couple of days, he classed this as a few days, w... [more]
whiskygalore
22/08/08
20:19
22/08/08
20:19
Origin of toffee-nosed?
I'd love to know...
I'd love to know...
peterparker
22/08/08
20:08
22/08/08
20:08
What is a country mile?
Is it longer than an ordinary mile?
Is it longer than an ordinary mile?
Panic Button
21/08/08
22:15
21/08/08
22:15
heat
the word heat as used for a qualifying race prior to the main event
the word heat as used for a qualifying race prior to the main event
parkinson
16/08/08
02:01
16/08/08
02:01
Helter Skelter
I know what one is, but from where does the word derive?
I know what one is, but from where does the word derive?
peterparker
11/08/08
09:04
11/08/08
09:04
Pylon
What is this word's origin? Prefix 'py' something to do with heat?
What is this word's origin? Prefix 'py' something to do with heat?
peterparker
11/08/08
09:02
11/08/08
09:02
straw pole
origins of ( straw pole )
origins of ( straw pole )
dustypuss
05/08/08
08:52
05/08/08
08:52
What does it mean to be 'found wanting'?
I've wondered this for years. Guessing it's some kind of weakness.
I've wondered this for years. Guessing it's some kind of weakness.
peterparker
25/07/08
16:29
25/07/08
16:29
Where does the phrase spitting image come from
what is the origin of spitting image
what is the origin of spitting image
mole221
23/07/08
16:36
23/07/08
16:36
That irritating little @
Is there a name for the sign which everyone uses in their email address, the @ ? There must be one; the noun for the & is an ampersand, so what of the @ ?
Is there a name for the sign which everyone uses in their email address, the @ ? There must be one; the noun for the & is an ampersand, so what of the @ ?
paulthewall
12/07/08
19:21
12/07/08
19:21
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