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02-16-07, 09:34 AM
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Implied phrases or sayings
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
I hear this sometimes as: "When in Rome..." with the remainder implied. I can't think of another phrase that can be shortened and still keep the meaning. For example, I never heard, "People in glass houses..." with the rest implied. Are there others? |
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02-16-07, 09:36 AM
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02-16-07, 09:39 AM
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Funny should mention "People in glass houses..." as an example, because I hear that all the time as an implied phrase.
Another one I hear a lot is "If you can't take the heat..."
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02-16-07, 09:47 AM
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02-16-07, 09:48 AM
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02-16-07, 09:50 AM
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02-16-07, 10:01 AM
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And there was me thinking it was when in Rome do as the Rumanians do.
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02-16-07, 10:06 AM
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02-16-07, 10:10 AM
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Hey yeah, there are a bunch I've heard. These are good examples.
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02-16-07, 10:26 AM
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"Hey guys, watch this!"
The implied part is a trip to the ER.
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How about "Have a good one"
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