Definitely. There's no reason to opt for may over can other than following what your family or teachers told you to do.
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[Misc] Phrases you hate people saying
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Definitely. There's no reason to opt for may over can other than following what your family or teachers told you to do.
Kosh
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“All over this…” as in so and so is all over this…
It seems to be the go to phrase in broadcasting, “let’s go to Dave Resplendent who is all over the weather this morning, Dave…”
**** off.
Doubtless some journalist on sky is all over Ronaldo this morning, as for our transfer activity… probably all over.
It seems to be the go to phrase in broadcasting, “let’s go to Dave Resplendent who is all over the weather this morning, Dave…”
**** off.
Doubtless some journalist on sky is all over Ronaldo this morning, as for our transfer activity… probably all over.
schmunk
Why oh why oh why?
They have slightly differing implications - "may" is a definite request for permission, whereas "can" could instead be asking about capability (particularly if there's no "please").
e.g. "May I put my whole fist in?" vs "Can I put my whole fist in?"
I imagine intonation would effectively convey the meaning in that situation.
schmunk
Why oh why oh why?
You can apply all the intonation you want, it's not going in...
DavidRyder
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Anything on Facebook about people loving others etc - just tell them, why the need to tell every Facebook friend, relative and colleague?
Garry Nelson's teacher
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100%
Lenny Rider
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Not in my pay grade.
Someone said it at Latest TV the other week when I asked them to help a lady lift a bicycle into the building.
Someone said it at Latest TV the other week when I asked them to help a lady lift a bicycle into the building.
DavidRyder
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Many years ago when I was about 28, I had a disagreement at work with some grubby 18 year old know-all sales bloke, who then proceeded to say the line 'I pay your wages'. I can't remember how I reacted at the time, but pretty sure it wasn't with a killer retort unfortunately. Wish I could go back to that moment...!
DarrenFreemansPerm
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Has anyone mentioned “bed wetters” yet? Utterly deplorable.
schmunk
Why oh why oh why?
They are, aren't they, but wrong thread?
Matt Penfold
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“Do your own research “
maltaseagull
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There is a phrase that occurs at the end of every transfer window and is often used by Brighton managers:
"I am happy with the squad we have"
Arrrggghhh!
"I am happy with the squad we have"
Arrrggghhh!
Captain Sensible
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Actually yes, it’s a pub term for when pubs were open at lunch, closed, then opened at 5ish.
Early doors was when the pub first opened.
Interesting background. So probably not a bad phrase then.
I'm still not going to use it though.
“I’m not being funny” - to begin a sentence that leads on to a statement that almost always, could never be conceived as humorous.
“So I’m not allowed an opinion” - frequently uttered by those thick as mince folk who when challenged on something they say, offer up this defensive, idiotic and untrue repost in lieu of lacking any wit or cerebral integrity which would enable them to reply in an intelligent manner.
“So I’m not allowed an opinion” - frequently uttered by those thick as mince folk who when challenged on something they say, offer up this defensive, idiotic and untrue repost in lieu of lacking any wit or cerebral integrity which would enable them to reply in an intelligent manner.
Soul Finger
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