06-28-2004, 11:52 AM | #21 | |
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06-28-2004, 12:13 PM | #22 | |
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Since we're on the subject of grammar and pronunciation, how do you say "altitude"?
I've noticed that most Americans say "alti-tood", whereas English say "Alti-chewed". Is it just an accent thingy? Quote:
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06-28-2004, 12:16 PM | #23 |
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Uh, the kettle doesn't usually boil when watched, because people take it of the burner/flame before it starts, doh! I think it also refers to one's temperment. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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06-28-2004, 12:16 PM | #24 | |
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06-28-2004, 01:52 PM | #25 |
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I hate the turns of phrase such as : "So, I was, like, mad, and he was, like, ,'So?'...."
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06-28-2004, 04:35 PM | #26 | |
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"Comfort zone" is another piece of trite pap I dislike.
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06-29-2004, 02:12 AM | #27 |
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What gets me is on the news when every city in the Middle East is referred to as "The Holy City of...". Enough already!
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