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Is it better to "pass away" or to "die"?
Asked by elbanditoroso | 33 responses -
What is the origin of the word/phrase 'butt-hurt'?
Asked by MissAnthrope from iPhone | 18 responses -
What are some sayings or phrases that your parents and grandparents used to say, that you remember fondly?
Asked by jca2 | 17 responses -
What are some of your favourite fluther and lurve-like terms to have sprung here?
Asked by Zen | 30 responses -
Speakers of other languages: do you notice as much incorrect and ignorant use of those languages (please name them) by native speakers as you hear and see among native speakers of English?
Asked by Jeruba | 18 responses -
What is an example of interesting regional language where you live?
Asked by Hawaii_Jake | 23 responses -
Come across any new words, jargon, slang, idioms or vernacular?
Asked by zenele | 16 responses -
When did "no worries" replace "no problem"?
Asked by Modern_Classic | 10 responses -
What are some archaic phrases and/or words that you remember?
Asked by Brian1946 | 24 responses -
Does anyone else HATE the word guestimate, and the like?
Asked by JonnyCeltics | 15 responses -
When was the term “white guilt” first used?
Asked by JLeslie from iPhone | 17 responses -
What are some colloquial or slang phrases with more than one meaning?
Asked by liminal | 11 responses -
Where did the phrase "tongue-in-cheek" come from and what is it's meaning?
Asked by JonnyCeltics | 11 responses -
What's the funniest slip-up you've heard someone else say?
Asked by etignotasanimum | 13 responses -
What's the new "word!"?
Asked by 6rant6 | 39 responses
