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Astonishing, the British phrases that are dying out on 11:38 - Jan 29 by The_Flashing_Smile
This is so TWTD... Lady Dollers, on her way to get her hair done, sent me this mildly interesting article. I thought, "Hmm, that's mildly interesting. I'm mildly surprised that so many people don't know some of these really well known phrases, I'll share that on TWTD and see if others agree." And two of the 3 replies are attacking the report and/or the publication!
Ach, you're cutting off your nose to spite your face...
Astonishing, the British phrases that are dying out on 11:03 - Jan 29 by Darth_Koont
I like the way the article frames it as “at risk” and “In jeopardy”, and starts off with:
“A new poll has revealed a list of traditional British sayings which may become extinct despite the UK having one of the most rich and diverse languages in the world.”
Not understanding that “rich and diverse” is only possible with people adopting new words and phrases and many necessarily passing into history.
And a lot of that survey looks like bobbins anyway. 30% wave goodbye with a “Pip pip”!!?? My arse.
'My arse' was also on the list.
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Astonishing, the British phrases that are dying out on 10:15 - Jan 30 with 820 views
"It is recorded that Mrs. Parker and a snooty debutante were both going in to supper at a party: the debutante made elaborate way, saying sweetly “Age before beauty, Mrs. Parker.” “And pearls before swine,” said Mrs. Parker, sweeping in."
Astonishing, the British phrases that are dying out on 11:03 - Jan 29 by Darth_Koont
I like the way the article frames it as “at risk” and “In jeopardy”, and starts off with:
“A new poll has revealed a list of traditional British sayings which may become extinct despite the UK having one of the most rich and diverse languages in the world.”
Not understanding that “rich and diverse” is only possible with people adopting new words and phrases and many necessarily passing into history.
And a lot of that survey looks like bobbins anyway. 30% wave goodbye with a “Pip pip”!!?? My arse.
Never known it as "Pip pip"... I always knew it as "toodle pip" - whatever that means.
Astonishing, the British phrases that are dying out on 11:03 - Jan 29 by Darth_Koont
I like the way the article frames it as “at risk” and “In jeopardy”, and starts off with:
“A new poll has revealed a list of traditional British sayings which may become extinct despite the UK having one of the most rich and diverse languages in the world.”
Not understanding that “rich and diverse” is only possible with people adopting new words and phrases and many necessarily passing into history.
And a lot of that survey looks like bobbins anyway. 30% wave goodbye with a “Pip pip”!!?? My arse.
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