expressions

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (381928) • Rockingham, Australia 18 Jan

America and Australia share a language but we also have quite a few differences in the way we use words and expressions. One I’ve noticed is the word ‘wreck’. I’ve read remarks like ‘we were in a wreck’ or ‘following a wreck…’ ....

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Sporting One's Oak

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 16 Feb 24

I came across this expression today while reading one of the stories in James Buncie's Sydney Chambers and the Perils of the Night. The story was "Unholy Night." My interest in etymology and the origin of words and phrases...

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Expressions

Kandase @Kandae11 (57233) 20 Apr 23

Our expressions can say a lot. I saw this cute cat picture and couldn't help posting it. Look at his expression, l wonder what he is thinking. My first thought would be - " Oops! I forgot to give him his breakfast" Has your cat...

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Only in the Philippines

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 8 May 21

Filipinos has derogatory self-deprecating expression - 'Only in the Philippines' - often used whenever something unusual pops somewhere. Basically, only Filipinos who had traveled abroad and had seen how disciplined other...

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I Hope ALL

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 7 Mar 21

It has been a long time that I am hearing this expression in my country. They always say 'Sana All' (I hope all). It is a phrase that can be used to hope for something or someone to all. I am sure that in every country, people are...

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Do You Know This Lady!!!??

Danna B. @db20747 (43419) • Washington, District Of Columbia 5 Aug 19

There are a million pictures of her on pixabay and Google making every kind of facial expression possible!!! She can be happy, crazy, cheery, and much much more!!! Have U seen her expressions before??!!

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So it is and That's the way it is

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 30 Nov 18

What has the mind achieved? What are so many continuing to believe? The Bible provides the "spiritual" need There is the understanding in so many have lacked The ability to obtain the important informative connective knowledge Too...

expressions

spirituality

to believe

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The Connecting to the Love

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 19 Nov 18

Awaiting the reality come will be with me=Tanikka Paulk the ability to receive what is meant to be The everlasting "love" from above What can this offer Some word of comfort The man to see will be with me=Tanikka Paulk There will...

expressions

emotions

love

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Dumb Words and Phrases To Avoid

DB @dgobucks226 (37621) 13 Oct 18

Have you ever used certain phrases you wish you could take back? Where the phrase could actually be taken differently like an insult , stupid, insensitive, or some other way? Here are three I am guilty of that may have come off...

dumb comments

expressions

quotes

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Positive Expressiveness While on the Journey

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 22 Apr 18

Oh yes indeed there will be lots to incur while on a journey. Some will know exactly what I'm talking about. The most unsettling things are dealing with cynics. Persons trying to cause disruptions while trying to proceed the...

proceeding

the ability to understand

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The Poet is Saying

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 14 Mar 18

What is the poet really saying? Some would probably want to know There will be thoughts of where I'm headed There will be chatter about my purpose There is gladness here My smile is still here It's on my face Wow! I'm the poet and...

poetry

expressions

light

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Digital Art

Mistyck Moon @MistyckMoon (935) • United States 11 Feb 18

Many times, when my hands hurt too much. I will use one of the photo software on my computer, take one of my photographs and turn them into art. I am always in creative mode. I will always be doing one of three things.......

art

photography

expressions

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Offensive?

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 7 Feb 18

Are people too easily offended? I don't know. I'm the sort of person who would hate to think that I had hurt someone's feelings. But I think sometimes the political correctness gets taken a bit too far. Some of my oft used...

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British Phrases an English-Speaking Foreigner Might Not Understand

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 19 Nov 17

Improving my vocabulary and learning at least some expressions in a foreign language are always two items on “Goal List”. I check or measure my progress regularly to see if I'm achieving these goals. Found this BI list [b]“88...

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Emoticons- Yay or Nay?

Diana B. @BloggerDi (3121) • United States 13 Nov 17

I enjoy using the fun emoticons when posting here, on Facebook and another discussion board I'm on. I use them in texting sometimes too. I think they can be fun and truly add interest and variety to a response or discussion....

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Do you use the expression "hook you up"? Do you know what it means?

The Horse @TheHorse (238284) • Walnut Creek, California 27 Jul 17

I went to Everett & Jones BBQ in Berkeley today. The brother behind the counter has known me for something like 15 years. When we see each other, we either fist bump or arm bump (if he's cooking). I've brought the folks at...

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Kandase @Kandae11 (57233) 3 Jul 17

Whenever the camera focuses on the faces of one or two persons in an audience, do you notice the play of expressions on that person's face? - During those few seconds in the spotlight, that person may try to maintain a passive...

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DO U LIKE TATTOOS??

Manvendra Singh @maan20 (257) 10 Mar 17

I have never actually understood the concept of tattoos. I mean we are talking about permanent pictures on your skin. Is it the only way of expressing what you love or what you believe?? And how can you be so firm about that...

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The Unspoken Words

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 16 Jan 17

Silence can be a form of communication Some communicate with a smile and some with their eyes Some words are left unsaid because of not knowing what to say Not everything needs to be said Perhaps just wondering will...

silence

communication

expressions

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There is no dearth when it comes to expressions

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 4 Jan 17

How do you express yourself when you see something that is not routine. The expression "Goodness gracious me" just slips out when I am faced with such a situation. There is someone here whose favourite expression is 'Oh God'...

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