Green Cross Code Man
Wunt be druv
That one drives me crazy as well.Bought FFS bought
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[Misc] Anadin Extra Rant
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Nottseagull
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TBF, Westdene Seagull must have brought them home.Bought FFS bought
GOM
living vicariously
The constructive point is education. Bought and brought, two words completely different meanings.
schmunk
Well-used member
- Jan 3, 2012
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the response to that rhymes with rowlocks and begins with B.
Firstly, getting the Grammar wrong can actually change the meaning of what you are saying.
Secondly, the "never having anything constructive to say" is a sweeping generalisation and obviously wrong!
Pedantry rules OK. I think our major political problem at the moment is that we don't have a pedantry party. Get the grammar right and everything else will follow.
And 'there' and 'their' …. a VERY common one on here …. drives me mad. But do I bother to be so pedantic as to point it out ?
GOM
living vicariously
Perhaps you should, make a constructive point.
Steve_PPP
Active member
As a general headache/migraine sufferer this sounds rather familiar. For me, the only thing that seems to work are Solpadeine Max. Yes, codeine is addictive, i know.... and they're about £7 for a pack of 32! (16 doses). But at the time of a migraine, I'd pay 10 times that to be rid of it!
No idea if there's any cheaper substitution for those, but as they're over the pharmacy counter rather than general supermarket shelves, I doubt it.
No idea if there's any cheaper substitution for those, but as they're over the pharmacy counter rather than general supermarket shelves, I doubt it.
Lush
Mods' Pet
I've noticed a few times that when there's a promotion on for a particular brand, the generic version has mysteriously disappeared.
'Come to a deal' or made threats re other products ?? Possibly the latter...................
schmunk
Well-used member
2/3 the codeine for £2.79 - you can't up the dose, though, or you'll be overdosing on paracetamol: https://www.boots.com/boots-pharmaceuticals-paracetamol-and-codeine-caplets-32-caplets-10032781
Edit: add one of these for some more Codeiney goodness (plus aspirin!): https://www.superdrug.com/Codis/Codis-500-Tablets---32-Tablets/p/557611
(you should probably seek proper medical advice before doing this, though...)
nickbrighton
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- Feb 19, 2016
- 2,187
Its not grammar at all, its simply using the wrong word which changed the meaning of his post. Just because the word sounds similar doesn't give it a similar meaning. One is to purchase , one is to take something somewhere.
Steve_PPP
Active member
Coldeanseagull
Opinionated
I've found the best way to avoid a headache, is to never sober up!
(joking people, jeez!)
I'm lucky as I don't get many headaches, Ibuprofen sorts me out when I do. Can't do codeine based stuff as I don't poo for a week after. The missus usually buys el cheapo tablets, especially when on offer
(joking people, jeez!)I'm lucky as I don't get many headaches, Ibuprofen sorts me out when I do. Can't do codeine based stuff as I don't poo for a week after. The missus usually buys el cheapo tablets, especially when on offer
After a surgery I got sent home from hospital with a bumper box of very strong codeine, Did a great job at the pain relief but I didn't have a crap for 12 days. When it finally came out it felt like I was passing a grapefruit wrapped in barbed wire. Was more painful than anything else in the recuperation period!
You're as old as your tongue and a little bit older than your teeth.
I've found the best way to avoid a headache, is to never sober up!
I'm lucky as I don't get many headaches, Ibuprofen sorts me out when I do. Can't do codeine based stuff as I don't poo for a week after. The missus usually buys el cheapo tablets, especially when on offer
Fizzy water, brown bread and avocado.
father_and_son
Well-known member
It's the difference between knowing your sh*t and knowing you're sh*t.
Always worth clarifying at least!
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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It is true. Brands aim to make profits and use marketing to this effect. Tomorrow I shall reveal more business secrets about how unwary consumers are forced into purchases from evil corporates who none of us would ever otherwise buy from just because they’re cheaper...