Saturday, November 14, 2009

Circumlocutions I have heard

“I’m doing such-and-such” could mean “I’m planning to do it.” “I’m thinking of doing it” could mean “I’ve already done it, and now I’m thinking of it.” “My last spouse...next spouse” could mean “I’m not remarried yet, but I’ll let you think I am.” Who can tell? Only the speaker knows for sure.

2 comments:

  1. Happy 40th Birthday Brian. And many more.


    Mike & Val

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  2. Thank you both for that kind and thoughtful greeting! May the Lord bless you.

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