Re: Is "Whom" still legal?
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Originally Posted by
Artemis
Yet another word that has fallen into fogeyness is thus, it is only brandished by university lecturers. A little used word that I particularly enjoy though is underwhelm(ed), as in I am completely underwhelmed by that :blink:
Oh I like those. I use the phrase 'multi-talentless' sometimes. I use 'thus' quite a lot as well. But usually I find old fashioned words work better banged right up next to really modern words or slang, just for effect.
Not that I really think about it much :unsure:
Re: Is "Whom" still legal?
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Originally Posted by
chalice
I would still use 'whom' sometimes, like.
When I'm addressing a letter to a collective body or if I'm writing a sicknote for one of the kids for school or whatnot.
'To whom it may concern'. Still valid imo. True story.
It's also the sound a fart makes underwater. WHOOOM.
No, that's 'Blubbalubbalub'. WHOOM is the noise a torpedo makes leaving a sub.
EHS
(second thoughts maybe yours does sound like that)
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Guinness'll do that to ya.
And you definitely wouldn't be eating that soggy biscuit after that. :no:
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Oh no! Soda Stream squits are the worst.
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I like using 'ergo'. It makes me seem clever. Or a twat. Either.
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You like to use a twat for what? :unsure:
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Getting a new pair of shoes, mainly.
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:lol:
It is our way, I'm not judging.
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Is the use of "proper english" the correct English Grammer?
I think it is, but it sounds wrong.. :unsure:
Re: Is "Whom" still legal?
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Originally Posted by
Rat Faced
Is the use of "proper english" the correct English Grammer?
I think it is, but it sounds wrong.. :unsure:
The Queen's english or proper english, which of course begs the burning question is text speak 'improper english' ? :blink: