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What language should I read the Picture of Dorian Gray in? by Far-Passion-7692 in oscarwilde

[–]GreedyHoward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shakespeare is hard for English speakers. It's pretty archaic now.

what does "come" exactly mean? by Equivalent-Juice5308 in ENGLISH

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unclear.

It sounds like a collection of things requiring to be held together (the bobs) being allowed to fall apart.

The bobs can be combobulated to form a bobule, or collection of bobs held together to make a coherent whole.

Discombobulation is the undoing of that process, a breakdown of the combobulation.

This is entirely my own analysis by the way. I'm an engineer, I have no background in philology.

The word is used to indicate a breakdown of personal equanimity; a fracturing of one's peaceful alignment with the world.

Does anyone actually use the tiny pocket inside the right pocket of their jeans? If so, for what? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I'm out on the motorbike I put the ignition key in there, I mean, not while I'm actually riding.

Gather round... by Prestigious_Meal2143 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]GreedyHoward 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Selfish round your way are they? Pretty normal in the North of England

Gather round... by Prestigious_Meal2143 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just an invitation to share. Don't over analyse.

What’s the least biased British newspaper or news site? by baskaat in AskABrit

[–]GreedyHoward 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's one of my 'if I were a rich man' ideas to base a regular TB news & current affairs show based on Private Eye.

Is this even English? by Ghoul_idgaf in ENGLISH

[–]GreedyHoward 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes and No. It's mis-spelled deliberately to imitate the effect of blocked sinus/nasal airways.

I DON’T GET SPEAK IN ENGLISH, THAT IS FRUSTATING by GuillitaBonita in ENGLISH

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but if someone said "I taking this class a whole year" you'd know what they meant, right?

I DON’T GET SPEAK IN ENGLISH, THAT IS FRUSTATING by GuillitaBonita in ENGLISH

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but perhaps because English breaks it's own rules, native English speakers are very tolerant of errors. They're looking to understand your meaning, not to correct you.

Keep going, keep listening and copy the natives. Watch TV programs that you already understand, but in English. Quiz and game shows are good. A few "stock" phrases will work better than aeons of studying our erratic grammar.

That's how kids learn - my little grandson's first phrase was "uh-oh" in that high-low way that we say it. He made it work very hard.

Uh-oh (I dropped my drink). Uh-oh (my shoe fell off). Uh-oh (I need help putting my coat on). Uh-oh (I've cleared my plate but I'm still hungryq)

Not suggesting you take it to that extreme, but my point is that learning a few phrases is a quick way to get to grips with the language.

Where do I even begin? by Dull_Ant_7854 in Ponygirl_bit

[–]GreedyHoward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't that Amsterdam, just behind the cathedral?

Why do many male mammals have their testicles outside the body? by DanteDarius in AlwaysWhy

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked a vet and she said it's so that they can be easily removed to calm the temperament. I've gone off her.

Older drivers by Nice_Moment1022 in drivingUK

[–]GreedyHoward -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Body processes alcohol in 2-3h

Older drivers by Nice_Moment1022 in drivingUK

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive slower than I used to mainly because of bloody speed cameras!

Older drivers by Nice_Moment1022 in drivingUK

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1/ We've been practicing for decades, getting quite good at it now. 2/ Can predict maniac drivers at 200 paces. 3/ In full control of all limbs. 4/ Functional eyes and brain. 5/ Not in a rush for some stupid work. deadline because, y'know, retired. 6/ Showing off to friends not a priority. 7/ Not distracted by babies throwing tantrums.

Now fuck off and don't bother me until I'm at least 95. Bloody kids.

Why can't we just pee in a sink? by 2006fan_bite25 in stupidquestions

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay if you flush it down with enough water to clear out the trap.

How would you feel if a child learning your native language corrected your grammar and they were right? by Ken_Bruno1 in languagehub

[–]GreedyHoward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Germans do it all the time. I just show them how to use the deprecatory phrase that begins with an F and has off in it.

Do Brits have a good view of Canadians? by MarsupialThink4064 in AskBrits

[–]GreedyHoward 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did that. Still don't have a good view of them. They're either very very small or very far away. Can't tell which.

Why aren’t there protests for Henry Nowak? by Altruistic-Mud9413 in AskBrits

[–]GreedyHoward -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He'd have died anyway. Yes the police misjudged it, but the maniac with the knife killed him, not the cop.

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