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Don G.
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 Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:33 am Post subject: Not quite a 'could not say today', but close. |
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One of those that sneaks up on you. The English language is wonderful, eh?
It's important that when you estimate costs, every estimate is supported by good judgment and sound thinking....
The script was all about estimating estimates.
While I'm at it, does anyone else struggle with the word "contingency"? |
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David Swinehart
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Got one, too... was just asked to do a read for a skating rink specifying their dress code. Doesn't look too hard, but try saying:
No Tube Tops, Backless Tops; No Bare Mid-Drifts. No Hats or Head Gear, Including Sweat Bands, Bandanas, or the like.
in rapid succession. "Tube Tops" and "Sweat Bands - Bandanas" made me look like Mr. Ed flapping my lips this morning.
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Deirdre
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Mid-Drifts, eh?
Is that a younger version of "middle-age spread"?
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scottnilsen
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Had a hard time with "progressive medical community" over the weekend.
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David Swinehart
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| Deirdre wrote: | Mid-Drifts, eh?
Is that a younger version of "middle-age spread"? |
They might have well as said, "no muffin tops." 
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Lee Gordon
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| Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Not quite a 'could not say today', but close. |
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| Don G. wrote: | | While I'm at it, does anyone else struggle with the word "contingency"? |
This could move us into an entirely different direction, but I wish I had a nickel for every time I heard someone use "contingency" when they really meant "contingent."
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Deirdre
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Like referring to the guy who shoes horses as a "Smithy".
FWIW, the place between chest and waist if MIDRIFF.
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