Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

rozumiemnic,I've only ever heard it used in reference to urination.Idioms can have different meanings in different places.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,you ever heard;"I have to see a man about a horse" in reference to urinating?

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Ishthatu2,Here's another one, "have some hair from the dog that bit you" in reference to curing a hangover.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,how about "knocking back grandpa's medicine", for drinking?

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Ishatu2,I didn't know "sheets" were ropes;I was thinking sails.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Ishatu2,Yes.How about "three sheets to the wind" for being drunk?

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,lol,agreed.Is the term "knocked up" used in reference to pregnancy over in England?

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,I was wondering myself.We use every variation that you used.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

How about these expressions? "he's selling wolf tickets" or "his mouth is writing a check his body can't cash",both in reference to being able to back yourself up.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

I've never heard that expression before.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Grubas,sad to say that is an accepted expression in the states and it is in reference to getting ripped off.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Lyzko,how about "sharp as a bowling ball"lol.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,Interesting.It's the same here.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,thank you for your response and the documentary.We have slang particular to regions.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,I imagine that in England there is slang particular to an area,like we do here.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

I thought you were referring to Kissinger,but your description of his voice through me off.Finagle a bagel means being able to get something done or make it happen.As far as I know this is a Bostonian expression or at the least it originated here.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Ishatu2 like the expression finagle a bagel.I'm not sure who you were referring to from the 60's.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

InWroclaw,Those expressions aren't out dated where I live and around the block applies to both male and female.It originally applied to a woman but has evolved in the U.S.;I don't know about the UK.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

How about the expressions there's no flies on me and I've been around the block.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

InWroclaw,lol good usage.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

InWroclaw,It's the semi colon that can be tricky.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

InWroclaw,you are correct there should be a comma;note my response to Ishatu2.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

Isthatu2,you need a comma after however,however,I understand what you're saying.

Language / Where is that "something" that makes others think you are really good in language [141]

teflcat,I like tea however,I don't like coffee.Is this not correct?

History / Did British public protest against the sell out of Poland to the Soviets? [286]

Kandzior,Do you really think that Roosevelt was that naive?

History / Did British public protest against the sell out of Poland to the Soviets? [286]

Kandzior,I agree that Churchill couldn't pressure the U.S.,but I think he would have got Roosevelt to listen to him.As for a stain on U.S, Honor I think it was a colossal mistake.Do you think Europe would have fared better under the Nazi's than under the Soviets?

History / Did British public protest against the sell out of Poland to the Soviets? [286]

Ironside,this is why I don't quote anything,I've studied enough about it.People here suggest that the west deliberately left Poland to the dogs.Every one can go with technicalities and semantics all they want.I understand why Poland would feel that way.At the same time people have to consider what the west was going through;nothing is cut and dry.It was a messed up time,People were war wary before 2 began.When you add the human factor you have to factor in human imperfection on all sides.It's really sad to me that people can't look at the fact that a lot of well meaning people gave their life in that war.The hell with governments,I'm talking about people.going away from home and dying for the cause on all sides.Btw the treaty of Versailles is on topic.

History / Did British public protest against the sell out of Poland to the Soviets? [286]

Harry,once again,my bad;I meant Versailles.

Harry,The league of Nations was obligated to stop Hitler once he started.The west dropped the ball,Including and in my opinion more than anyone; the U.S. This is what I have been referring to.Was it intentional;I most assuredly do not think so.England did what she could when the time came and I do believe did what was in her power to do.Churchill knew long before any one what Hitler was about and I honestly believe had he been in power the allies would have reacted sooner.That's my take..

History / Did British public protest against the sell out of Poland to the Soviets? [286]

Harry,were the allies obligated to respond;when Hitler breached the treaty?

History / Did British public protest against the sell out of Poland to the Soviets? [286]

Harry,So Czechoslovakia isn't considered Europe?