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adnansanni
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Posted: 2010-01-03 07:00
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In Esato, most of people's first language isn't English, include me. Sometimes it's really difficult to understand what actually it means. So why shouldn't we have a Language Club.

People should question about English language related and someone will answer (hopefully) them in here.

My first question is: What does finger crossed means?
ceaser2008
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Posted: 2010-01-03 09:30
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Comman meaning is you are hoping something to happen the way you want.

Check this out.

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Caspa
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Posted: 2010-01-03 14:17
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Excellent idea for a thread mate... I will try to answer any questions when they come up...
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Posted: 2010-01-03 14:45
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great idea, we gonna try too,
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mriley
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Posted: 2010-01-03 14:51
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word of the day - soporific

it means it causes you to feel sleepy/fall asleep

E.g

Guy 1 has fallen asleep listening to bob marley

Guy 2 : "he must have found that music quite soporific"
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Posted: 2010-01-03 14:59
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I never understand why people say GET ON LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE. Just wierd saying
Phone?? What phone??
mriley
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Posted: 2010-01-03 15:14
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does that mean they get on well or bad together?
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Posted: 2010-01-03 15:21
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what about atm?? is it #1. at the moment or #2. automated teller machine
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Bonovox
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Posted: 2010-01-03 16:30
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It means get on great but the saying is odd
Phone?? What phone??
kawaii
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Posted: 2010-01-03 16:33
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On 2010-01-03 14:59:00, Bonovox wrote:
I never understand why people say GET ON LIKE A HOUSE ON FIRE. Just wierd saying



does it mean a sort of a happening like disco or a victory party?

Ive got the look and if you got the brain, maybe, we can make a lots of money
mrmilo69
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Posted: 2010-01-03 17:10
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I'm english but there are certain sayings i don't understand. These may be incomplete.

I've never been one for using sayings like these so i've never understood them.

"...can't see the wood for the trees"

"...not in a month of sundays"

"...par for the course." - I assume this means that in an activity someone is doing, certain things that happen are to be expected. Correct?
[ This Message was edited by: mrmilo69 on 2010-01-03 16:11 ]
Bonovox
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Posted: 2010-01-03 19:25
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Well i know what get on like a house on fire means but i just dont get the logic in the saying
Phone?? What phone??
Marly
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Posted: 2010-01-03 19:48
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On 2010-01-03 15:21:11, mallaccra wrote:
what about atm?? is it #1. at the moment or #2. automated teller machine



It's #1.
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Posted: 2010-01-03 19:55
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atm = At the moment
ATM = Automated telling machine (not really used in the UK, we use Cash machine)
masseur
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Posted: 2010-01-03 20:12
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this topic reminds me of previous topics

nuances of the english language

and

Short Keywords Used Here (including boba's + the Mixionary? )

hopefully a read through those will add inspiration to this topic!
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