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kelfoan

wd40

What does the abbreviation on the oil WD40 stand for
21:52 Sat 27th May 20063 answers, last by mattie 17:34 Thu 08th Jun 2006
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ermadea

Another word

Hi, Could anyone help me with another word or phrase meaning "self titled" it's for final uni project, I've ruled out "eponymous", it would be unique to person using idea, but would in effect become...
23:57 Wed 24th May 20062 answers, last by ermadea 06:51 Thu 08th Jun 2006
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albatross521

Any other saying for go to bed?

I know: kip; take 40 winks; sack out; crash; hit the sack; hit the hay; Any others?
15:18 Wed 24th May 200615 answers, last by clarabel82 00:21 Tue 06th Jun 2006
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missmooncat

cooties or kooties

I have heard this a few times in American films and recently The Simpsons.Does anyone know what it means,Bart and Lisa said it.I thought it might mean nits. Its been bugging me what it is ,if anyone...
19:21 Fri 26th May 20065 answers, last by tomtech 23:03 Tue 30th May 2006
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vinrex7

homicide

where does the "icide" come from in homicide and regicide and genicide? any one know
19:25 Fri 26th May 20065 answers, last by hiflier 14:38 Tue 30th May 2006
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missmooncat

johnnys?

Does anyone know where the name johnny or rubber johnny came from meaning condoms? And who the hell is johnny??
19:12 Fri 26th May 20064 answers, last by missmooncat 00:43 Tue 30th May 2006
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rawhead

Lip Service

Can someone please tell me what the expression 'Lip Service' means?
00:30 Sat 27th May 20062 answers, last by jennoncey 10:22 Mon 29th May 2006
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monroe

Spanish translation

Does anyone know what you would call in Spanish the type of shop that sells ends of lines from shops like M&S, Next etc. Known in English as a Clearance Warehouse. I have asked some of my Spanish...
01:27 Sat 27th May 20063 answers, last by ugly_bob 03:34 Mon 29th May 2006
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davidardill

gardening leave

what does gardening leave mean?
16:55 Thu 25th May 20064 answers, last by gw1 23:26 Sun 28th May 2006
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missmooncat

Moggies

Has anyone heard of Nits being called Moggies?I first heard this when I moved to small Lancashire town,the only Moggies I have heard of are cats
20:22 Fri 26th May 20062 answers, last by Collz69 20:13 Sun 28th May 2006
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DAGS

use of phrase in sport

IN WHAT SPORT CAN YOU "BOAST"?
07:13 Sat 27th May 20062 answers, last by heathfield 20:04 Sun 28th May 2006
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Gnisy

Plurals of letters

How should the plural of letters look like? For instance, should A (as in the grade) in plural form be As or A's. Similarly, should CD as in compact disc, be CDs or CD's. While we're on the subject,...
18:12 Wed 24th May 20066 answers, last by Gnisy 16:02 Sun 28th May 2006
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lankeela

Dodgy as a bag of lights

Anyone heard/use this expression? Where does it come from?
20:04 Sat 27th May 20062 answers, last by ann_h 10:57 Sun 28th May 2006
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vinrex7

boxing day

why is boxing day called"boxing day"
18:51 Fri 26th May 20064 answers, last by Roden 21:31 Sat 27th May 2006
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angie26

High Horse

"Oh, just get off your High horse". Where does this saying originate.
14:24 Sat 27th May 20061 answer, last by Clanad 15:33 Sat 27th May 2006
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DAWNU1

crusader crossword

is there a phrase spirit of the law?
21:28 Fri 26th May 20062 answers, last by Mr Songman 10:56 Sat 27th May 2006
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Wilkie

(h)ummed and (h)arred??

I always thought that when you deliberated something you "ummed and arred", yet I have heard a number of people recently saying "hummed and harred". Which (if...
17:07 Fri 26th May 20067 answers, last by rojash 09:54 Sat 27th May 2006
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DaSwede

word for story with an oliver-twist

What would be the proper word to use for a woman in charge of an orphanage in the nineteenth century? Matron, proprietress - or what? Thanks! I may not be on the computer for a couple of days, but...
22:38 Thu 25th May 20063 answers, last by DaSwede 21:52 Fri 26th May 2006
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Ward-Minter

For Quizmonster

Here's a toughie. When was the first reported use of the infamous "they" in English speech. For example "they say MI5 killed Princess Di" or "they say the world evolved from an explosion". etc etc...
15:06 Thu 25th May 20064 answers, last by heathfield 12:13 Fri 26th May 2006
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DaSwede

don't feed the trolls

This is not a question, it's a Wikipedia item that might interest you if you've been wondering what some ABers are asking - if anything...
22:17 Thu 25th May 20065 answers, last by jamwan55 00:53 Fri 26th May 2006

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