Is 'whilst' the most overused word in these forums?
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"lbs" or pounds drives me bonkers! The amount of brain activity that goes on here whilst I do mental acrobatics to convert it to kilograms...I should log it as an exercise and get credit for it.
Also, calories. Calories bloody calories. I think I am the only person here who uses kilojoules.0 -
"lbs" or pounds drives me bonkers! The amount of brain activity that goes on here whilst I do mental acrobatics to convert it to kilograms...I should log it as an exercise and get credit for it.
Also, calories. Calories bloody calories. I think I am the only person here who uses kilojoules.
yeah the lbs and miles thing can be mentally draining lol
I'm an Aussie and have never used kilojoules, it's always been calories.
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christinev297 wrote: »"lbs" or pounds drives me bonkers! The amount of brain activity that goes on here whilst I do mental acrobatics to convert it to kilograms...I should log it as an exercise and get credit for it.
Also, calories. Calories bloody calories. I think I am the only person here who uses kilojoules.
yeah the lbs and miles thing can be mentally draining lol
I'm an Aussie and have never used kilojoules, it's always been calories.
Yup, I'm a calorie girl too, though I'm pretty good with lbs, inches and miles if I have to be. But metric makes way more sense.0 -
adamklug73 wrote: »Yes?
With the greatest of respect I think there are more pressing issues to worry about on this forum rather than the common usage of the word "whilst".
I hear what you say though.
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adamklug73 wrote: »Yes?
With the greatest of respect I think there are more pressing issues to worry about on this forum rather than the common usage of the word "whilst".
I hear what you say though.
LOL .. so true0 -
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/while-and-whilst "While and whilst mean the same when we use them as conjunctions. They both mean ‘during the time that something else happens’, or ‘in contrast with something else’. While is much more common than whilst, and whilst sounds more formal"0
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Yes, because there is no reason not to start a sentence with a conjunction. Admittedly I forgot my fullstops (periods to you Americans) but it's the internet and that happens a lot ... I had one too few dots in my ellipsis too0 -
Yes, because there is no reason not to start a sentence with a conjunction. Admittedly I forgot my fullstops (periods to you Americans) but it's the internet and that happens a lot ... I had one too few dots in my ellipsis too
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NobodyPutsAmyInTheCorner wrote: »So let me clarify... The correct use of the English language annoys people that aren't actually English?
Mind... Blown.
Exactly, the thread and the OP are just rather bizarre.
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Alatariel75 wrote: »
Yes, because there is no reason not to start a sentence with a conjunction. Admittedly I forgot my fullstops (periods to you Americans) but it's the internet and that happens a lot ... I had one too few dots in my ellipsis too
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Alatariel75 wrote: »
Yes, because there is no reason not to start a sentence with a conjunction. Admittedly I forgot my fullstops (periods to you Americans) but it's the internet and that happens a lot ... I had one too few dots in my ellipsis too
Pahahahahaha!0 -
It's commonly used in Australia as well but then again, it is part of the Commonwealth ;-)0
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most over used words on mfp..
is this bad…?0 -
My bff is a Brit and speaks the Queen's English - accent and all. I've known her for 20 years now, and it *still* cracks me up when she uses the F-bomb on a rare occasion.
It sounds like her Majesty going all commoner.
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chips, crisps, fries...
jelly, jello, jam, gelatin? all so confusing!0 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »My bff is a Brit and speaks the Queen's English - accent and all. I've known her for 20 years now, and it *still* cracks me up when she uses the F-bomb on a rare occasion.
It sounds like her Majesty going all commoner.
Yes! My wife only tolerates swearing if it's done with a British or Audie accent.
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I like the word 'journey' people use here. I makes me think of the traveling people do in movies.
They go from one land to another and sometimes on a mountain top, stopping in different villages to exchange tales and fight dragons.
That's why I like it.0 -
I dont like the word 'lose' because according English rules it should be pronounced with a long 'O' otherwise it should be spelled luse or luze.
This is why I like math. It makes sense.0
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