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Re: We should explain an expression when we use it.... » NikkiT2

Posted by tealady on February 4, 2006, at 19:44:36

In reply to Re: We should explain an expression when we use it.... » thuso, posted by NikkiT2 on February 4, 2006, at 18:13:54

exactly Nikki.
The same could be said for US meanings of words and phrases too. I guess we pick up a bit from TV and US films, but in my 5 years or more on the net, I'm always having to stop and think and watch others reactions for some of the phrases.
That's one reason I think some of the blocks have not been fair.
One term that springs to mind from a different forum is "mavens".. a very derogatory term I always thought and even after years I'm still not comfortable with, and yet It's one the US posters collectively chose as a term to collectively call those they thought were knowledgeable, experienced and helpful on the board.
But I come across similar differences in meaning more often than not.
I've been surprised at the extent of the differences.

Jan


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