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29-03-2016, 07:19 AM
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Phrases

Is it time for an overhaul of common phrases, to reflect modern life, if so, can you think of any?
I'll start with one "A nation of Shopkeepers" should now read "A nation of Shopkeepers with a portfolio of mortgaged to-let properties".
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29-03-2016, 08:00 AM
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A nation of internet surfers with nothing better to do than tell the world what they are having for lunch and to pose stupid questions. (PS I'm one of those !)
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29-03-2016, 08:10 AM
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"Don't judge a book by it's cover." could change to
"Don't judge a person by their avatar."
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29-03-2016, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TessA ->
"Don't judge a book by it's cover." could change to
"Don't judge a person by their avatar."
I like that one.
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29-03-2016, 08:54 AM
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Divvin drop ya dottle on the proggy mat.

Its a phrase im going through.
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29-03-2016, 09:02 AM
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A rotating boulder accumulates undetectable gametophytes.
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29-03-2016, 09:46 AM
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"Count your blessings"
Could now be
"Count your likes"
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29-03-2016, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TessA ->
"Count your blessings"
Could now be
"Count your likes"
Oh the truth of it
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29-03-2016, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TessA ->
"Count your blessings"
Could now be
"Count your likes"
Cant the anti like button brigade will start moaning.
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29-03-2016, 09:59 AM
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Do I look like I care?
Translation needed for your post Nom, I just can't work out what it means, something to do with doormats?
 
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