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• Thread starter Thread starter LV4-26
• Start date Start date Nov 17, 2011

LV4-26

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N49*05'51.92" W0*21'09.88" France French Hello, The title literaly translates a French expression. A quick search on the Internet tells me it seems to exist in English as well. It would be said when someone says or does something you disapprove of or find stupid, meaning that you didn't expect any better from them. Do English speakers use that kind of sentence with that same meaning? Any input appreciated. Jean-Michel

sound shift

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Derby (central England) English - England Yes, we use it, but if you say it to the face of the person concerned, it sounds confrontational, of course. T

TacoNight

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France English - USA Yes. My mother said this to me often when I was a child.

sound shift

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Derby (central England) English - England On further reflection, I think there are times when it denotes approval, especialy if it comes with a smile: - I told him to collect his things and piss off. - Why am I not surprised? (With a grin on the face and possibly followed by laughter.) B

boozer

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Bulgaria Bulgarian I am familiar with it too and use it in English. Never questioned it because it also exist in my language - must be internationally acceptable

LV4-26

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N49*05'51.92" W0*21'09.88" France French Thanks very much everyone. Sound shift's further reflection in post #4 reflects my own. You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Bluesky LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Share Link

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