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#11 Post by RobertArthur »

" I don't completely agree with you on that. "
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#12 Post by Naylor's Ark »

demi wrote: ↑Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:42 am The other one for undone flies was/is:

"There's a star in the East".
"Flying low".
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#13 Post by Yonner »

what about " you've got egg on your chin" Or was that just at our school? :D
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#14 Post by Sparkle »

Point percy at the porcelain

going for a jimmy riddle
With this hand, I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never be empty, for I will be your wine. With this candle, I will light your way into darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine.........The Corpse Bride
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#15 Post by Loup-garou »

For many years I represented the UK at NATO and the EU in the field of International Civil Protection. At NATO, I sat next to the US delegates - sometimes from FEMA and sometimes a political appointee.

One time I was addressing the meeting opposing some half baked proposal and, as I made each point (succinctly and eruditely imo) the US rep gave an audible "Attaboy". This went on for several minutes. I was a tad miffed and, as I finished, I turned to him and said "I take it that Attaboy is an expression of your support?" He said "Hey fella, five Attaboys are the equivalent of a Good Job".
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#16 Post by Blaze »

Loup-garou wrote: ↑Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:44 am He said "Hey fella, five Attaboys are the equivalent of a Good Job".
.... or "Proper Job" 8-)
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#17 Post by exile »

see a man about a dog
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#18 Post by Sparkle »

or bob a job...
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#19 Post by Hotrodder »

Or in my case "giz a job". (often heard during the reign of Queen Thatcher)
On my headstone it will say: Please switch off mobile phones. I'm trying to get some sleep.
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#20 Post by Pathca »

What’s that a euphemism for?
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