I think i'm on this site a lot, and I try to answer as many questions as I know the answers to. But a lot of the time, I'm just reading posts. I notice certain people crop up a lot on this site, such...
What is the worst back-handed compliment you have had? I'll start the ball rolling: at a recent posh 'do' I had my best frock on and had my hair up. A friend approached me from behind and when we came...
KJC0123's language questions in the Phrases & Sayings section in which he quotes passages from "The da Vinci Code" made me wonder if any other Brits found the use of American English out of place...
Hi all, I wasn't sure where to post this but here goes: Does anyone know of any online resources that can help me with an essay on language variety (spoken and written)? Anything will do, as I have...
I am looking for an adjective that descibes a person who:Has long pockets and short hands, who at the same time does not like to share what s/he has with anyone and if that person wants to give you...
What usage of grammar makes you stop and think "is that correct"? (that's probably bad grammar) I always have to stop and think about "Hone" and "Home (in)" and if the right one has been...
i was wondering if anyone remembered cadburys mis-shapes? i know woolworths used to sell them and that they were odd shaped chocolates that they couldnt use in a box of roses or milk tray.hence the...
I recently bought the box set of Fawlty Towers on dvd.I was watching The Germans episode this morning and there is a scene between the Major & Basil.The Major uses the word N*gger & W*g a few...
