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[Johnny English]

Hi all,

do I suspect well that this frase "before you were even a twinkle in your father's eye" can not be applied in various form eg "before I was a twinkle in your father's eye" or "before you were just a twinkle in my father's eye" ?   

[Andy B]

Hi all,

do I suspect well that this frase phrase "before you were even a twinkle in your father's eye" can not be applied in various form eg "before I was a twinkle in your father's eye" or "before you were just a twinkle in my father's eye" ?   

Correct! 

[Johnny English]

Hi all,

I heard somewhere a phrase that sounded good but was not really clear for me. I'm not sure but it could be : "head over hills" or "head over heels" so would anybody so nice to say a bit more about this? 

Thx    Laszlo

[bootie]

Normally used to signify a romantic liason or what happens after.

Head over heels   He fell "head over heels' in love with her after she rescued him from the gang of hairy bikers!!!!

Literally falling over and tumbling head first then rolling right over.

[Johnny English]

Thanks for quick explanation , Bootie ! 

[Murph]

Nice visualization there Jon!   

[Johnny English]

Hi all, just a quick question : what word do you use instead of "bud" , "mate" or "pal" in case of chatting with a woman here? Or can I use the "bud" calmly as if she was a man? 

[Murph]

Yes you can,but I suppose it does sound a bit masculine doesn't it?

I would usually use 'hun' (short for honey) if the lady in question is someone I have spoken to before, but  would usually address a lady by name if I don't know them.

It's worth noting that a lady can address a man using 'hun' too.

[STMO123]

Hi all, just a quick question : what word do you use instead of "bud" , "mate" or "pal" in case of chatting with a woman here? Or can I use the "bud" calmly as if she was a man? 

With the women on here, 'bud', 'pal' or 'mate' will be fine.

[hotel21]

In Scotland/Yorkshire we use 'lass' as a female endearement....   

[Johnny English]

Thanks guys, these are that I would never find in books...!     

[Johnny English]

Okay, here I am with a new question again mates. I've already read several times on the site that you used this word "do" such places where I wouldn't do. For example : "I did mention" instead of "I mentioned" or " I do believe" and not simply "I believe". Is there any feeling or emotional press at background or does it have special meaning maybe...?    Thanks for answers guys         Laszlo

[Murph]

There's no special meaning to those, just a different way of saying things.

[Johnny English]

 

[Andy B]

Okay, here I am with a new question again mates. I've already read several times on the site that you used this word "do" such places where I wouldn't do. For example : "I did mention" instead of "I mentioned" or " I do believe" and not simply "I believe". Is there any feeling or emotional press at background or does it have special meaning maybe...?    Thanks for answers guys         Laszlo

It's a bit like 'aren't I?' We know it's not really correct, but it's something we often say.

A bit like McDonalds ...... ''I'm lovin' it'' ........ should really be ''I love it''