If I posted all the expressions from my part of the world I would still be typing this time next week!
In answer to the 'pish' question - that is indeed correct. It refers to something which is worthless, useless, waste of time etc. You often find the word 'pure' placed in front of it, which is very common.
For example - - That public talk on Sunday was pure pish.
In it's literal sense 'pish' is another name for urine. It is also used to describe urinating - i.e. I won't be long - just going for a pish.
To confuse things even further there is also rhyming slang for 'pish' for those who are more polite. i.e. I won't be long - just going for a 'single fish'.
Ain't language a funny thing!
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Odd And Unusual Words And Expressions Used Locally Or Regionally
by The wanderer in<!-- .style2 { font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; } .style3 {font-size: 12px} .style4 {font-family: arial; font-size: 18px; color: #ff9900; } .style5 {color: #000000} .style6 {color: #ff0000} --> odd and unusual words and expressions used locally or regionallysome time ago, i was sending a personal message to a friend in a different country .
and using the term bubba to address him.
now in the southeastern united states .
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Any Americans understand this?....honest it's the English language
by ninja inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scnlfr1ep08.
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edited to make link clickable ~ scully.
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What's difficult about it...made perfect sense to me.... what's wrong with you people? *lol* FF
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some Scottish humour...hope you understand it!
by ninja inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qewoonxzrfm ..cut and paste unless someone turns the link blue
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Yup - all the best ex dubs are Gers fans!!!
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some Scottish humour...hope you understand it!
by ninja inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qewoonxzrfm ..cut and paste unless someone turns the link blue
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Are you sure - I thought it was at least 80 million? Must be that Suville calculator again.
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some Scottish humour...hope you understand it!
by ninja inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qewoonxzrfm ..cut and paste unless someone turns the link blue
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Billy Connolly is one of my all time favourites - pity he's a 'celebrity Shellic' supporter, but nobody's perfect. Here's my suggestion - careful - there are some sweary words. Just click on the link.
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grammer and spelling
by Hortensia ini noticed someone correcting spelling for a couple of posters.
it reminded me of a couple of things that really bug me.. "momentarily" as in "thank you for holding.
someone will be with you momentarily.
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I agree with Ian 200%. If new posters feel that they are going to be slaughtered for their grammar and spelling it might put them off. As long as I can understand the gist of what's being said, that's enough for me.
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Had The Chat With My Mother
by sweet pea inspilled the beans yesterday.
told her i was never going to another meeting again.
knew it wouldn't be too hard going as she's always had a few doubts herself, what i didn't appreciate was just how many she had and how hard she was finding it as she is developing a great social life with 'wordly' friends!!
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Wow - way to go Sweet Pea! Glad everything went well for you - here's to moving forward without the Watchtower!
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WAS THIS TRUE IN YOUR CONGREGATION ?
by juni indo you feel there was a "gap" between those who had more materially and those families or individuals who had less?.
example: did those who had "less" materially not get invited to private homes for get togethers as frequently or not at all?.
thanks for your input.. juni .
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Have to agree on this one. In my old congo the most popular people were the one's with money. New converts who had businesses etc soon shot up the ranks as everyone flocked around them. Women with unbelieving husbands were part of the underclass, and were never invited to gatherings etc. It was very cliqueish with a definite pecking order depending on your status. I remember the CO commenting on how materialistic the congregation was - which was very true and apparently still is. Kids like me were always told not to seek material things and spend the rest of our lives knocking doors, but Brother and Sister Christian Capitalist were allowed to buy a big house, drive a beamer etc, whilst employing and in some cases exploiting poor Sister Pioneer.
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My Master's turnoff -- disgusting. What's yours?
by Fatfreek inyesterday, i witnessed something disgusting, a personal turnoff i hadn't seen for a long time -- this on national tv and during the masters golf tournament.
here, the best player in the world (you know who he is) takes a finger with his right hand and closes off his right nostril, then blows his left nostril toward the ground.
no handkerchief, no kleenex -- nothing.
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I'm with Scully on this one. It's especially worse when the spitting is preceded by a really bad hacking cough. Always makes me feel ill!
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Altering reality where do you stand......
by fifi40 into fill you in and explain my post....... i was raised as a jw but left (not baptised) at 16. i started studying again at 24ish and was quickly baptised and got disfellowshipped aged about 32ish.
whilst i was active as a jw i socialised plenty, but it did not involve copious amounts of drink or drugs.
during my times out i have very very occasionally smoked a little dope and have been drunk more often but by no means frequently.
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Very interesting topic. Speaking personally, I don't like to get drunk and have never taken any kind of drug. I have reasoned it's because I don't like not being in control of what I am doing or saying. On previous occasions when I have had a wee bit too much I have reflected on my behaviour and really made myself cringe.
I don't enjoy the lack of control and I don't see the attraction of drinking until you feel unwell, what's the point of having a good night out if you feel nauseous for most of it? I also think a lot of it is cultural - without generalising, in the UK getting drunk or drugged out your head can be seen as a badge of honour, therefore many people, especially teens, do this in order to feel accepted.
I am also fortunate that I don't need a drink to help in social situations, but I can understand why some people find this works for them. As has been mentioned earlier, sensible use is important so that you don't store up health problems in the future.
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