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Phrases & Sayings
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any wigan words to be posted here
i'll start you off.... "clemt de'th" = very hungry
"bab'ies ed" = steak pie
What is the meaning of Sugar Britches?
What is the meaning of "his first hundred thousand would be paid back to the estate. That's how much the Judge figured Forrest owed him." and "Thank God he burned it." in the following sentences?...
Please could someone translate this phrase? My French dictionary doesn't have the word 'fous' although I thought it might be part of the verb 'ficher'. Am I way off the mark? Thanks.
cockney slang for money
I heard someone say recently " He keeps trying to lick his elbows" when what they are saying is that he keeps attempting the impossible. Until a recent e-mail circulation about...
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When do you place an apostrophe?
Example01: I will meet you in two weeks time.
Example02: He wasted 20 years' work.
Are those sentences correct?
Diamond is a ? under pressure
What is the meaning of "helpful self", "snoring it off" in the following sentences? Ray was on one side of the desk, Harry Rex the other, their ties off and sleeves rolled up, with piles of...
where does the term "you bet" come from?
Can anyone provide a rough pocket guide to Dorich for any of us anglophones wanting to travel north east? Min.
What is the meaning of "have a line", "drill like crazy", "come up with nothing" in the following sentences? "He was this nice-looking guy, nine years younger, you know?" "I remember it well. A...
Where is the Delta in the U.S. and What is the meaning of "make squat" in the following sentences She was from the Delta, and most of those folks have a good dose of blue blood. That's what the Judge...
What is the meaning of "turn a crank", "grave apron" in the following sentences? The man turned a crank under the grave apron. Very slowly, the casket began sinking. They watched it until it came to...
What is the meaning of "property taxes", "deeds and titles" in the following sentences? The largest drawer was filled with letter-size manila files, dozens of them. Files on property taxes. medical...
What is the meaning of "comp", "pop", "set the bait", "matches" in the following sentences? "I went to a casino last night," he announced with his mouth full. "Which one?" asked Harry Rex. ...
I'm one of those annoying people who hates incorrect usage of apostrophies on signs/shop fronts etc. Imagine my agony when my local fish and chip shop changed their name to....Fryway's. Now, i'm sure...
What is the meaning of "have a rip" in the following sentences? If his father had been a crooked judge, something Ray was not willing to believe, then Claudia would know about the money. It was...
What is the meaning of "train him and all", "croak" in the following sentences? Ray laughed louder. He could not, at that moment, ever remember having a talk about sex and money with a...
I am trying to write an amusing rhyming poem for a wedding where the bride and groom are very good friends, but i am useless! Anyone know of any good websites that may be able to help?!