mine Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 In the UK, they bought out Asda. Thank you very much, Ruth:thumb_yello: ......... But, what is Asda???? :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Thank you very much, Ruth:thumb_yello:......... But, what is Asda???? :roftl: A UK supermarket chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm09 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 What's the meaning of "overran"? I don't understand this sentence, from http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22120 "And he says accusations that he overran failed to take into account that he had more to do than simply sing on the recording, which also features Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Alexandra Burke and Susan Boyle." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 What's the meaning of "overran"? I don't understand this sentence, from http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22120 "And he says accusations that he overran failed to take into account that he had more to do than simply sing on the recording, which also features Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Alexandra Burke and Susan Boyle." Took too long .. example .. each artist was given 30 minutes and he took 2 hours (example) ... over ran .. (took too long) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm09 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thank you Freddie(sdouble)! (So quickly... great! :thumb_yello:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerMoment1608 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I have a problem with the finding the right preposition right now. "Do you think there is a chance to get the song by? / through? / per? / over? your friend as he knows the band?" The situation: I'm looking for a special song and wrote to someone, who has a friend, who is friends with the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 "Do you think there is a chance to get the song by? / through? / per? / over? your friend as he knows the band?" It's "through". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerMoment1608 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Ann Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Ha, weird English idioms. One I like is "(to) hit the nail on the head." It means, to get something exactly right. PERSON A: Wow, Freddiesdouble is so mega awesome! PERSON B: Yup, you hit the nail on the head with that one! We have the same expression in Germany "hit the nail on the head" (den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen:naughty:) It has the same meaning as in english. BTW: this thread is perfect to practice my school english with some slang expressions and grammar:teehee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showtunes17 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 ooo astute thread!! I wouldn't mind contributing as i've always wanted to answer questions for people who learn English as a second language. soo Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 ooo astute thread!! I wouldn't mind contributing as i've always wanted to answer questions for people who learn English as a second language. soo Bump Yes please do We get less questions now as the standard of english in the MFC these days is sooo good More slang like questions we get Nice to see you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm09 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Freddie, you said that: "Can I come on a dig next year?"? I don't understand the meaning of dig here... "I would DEFO come , keep me in the loop" What does DEFO mean? And "keep me in the loop"? No, my english ist not good enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Freddie, you said that: "Can I come on a dig next year?"?I don't understand the meaning of dig here... "I would DEFO come , keep me in the loop" What does DEFO mean? And "keep me in the loop"? No, my english ist not good enough... Ohhhhh black queen is an archaeologist , Im trying to join up next year and take part / holiday ... : "can i come on a dig" Defo means definate .. just a short / slang version .. defo! keep me in the loop means just keep me informed if anything happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 She is on her period She is in her period She has her period Which of the above is correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 She is on her periodShe is in her period She has her period Which of the above is correct? hmmmmmmmmmmm She is on her period .. Or she has had her period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 hmmmmmmmmmmm She is on her period .. Or she has had her period ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 hmmmmmmmmmmm She is on her period .. Or she has had her period I always thought it was "She is having her period.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 I always thought it was "She is having her period.." Im not getting onto this :roftl::roftl: Girl modddddddddssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss:roftl: Maybe Im not best placed to answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Im not getting onto this :roftl::roftl: Girl modddddddddssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss:roftl: Maybe Im not best placed to answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 I always thought it was "She is having her period.." If you talking about someone else that would work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Im not getting onto this :roftl::roftl: Girl modddddddddssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss:roftl: Maybe Im not best placed to answer This is just for the sake of proper English. If you talking about someone else that would work So you can't say I'm having my period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 She is on her periodShe is in her period She has her period Which of the above is correct? i would say "she has her period" I always thought it was "She is having her period.." i would say that also This is just for the sake of proper English. So you can't say I'm having my period? and yes, that's ok also *keep in mind i'm not english, but i am female* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 i would say "she has her period" i would say that also and yes, that's ok also *keep in mind i'm not english, but i am female* Thank you. And thank you too, FD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 It's a bit confusing though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emika Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 It's a bit confusing though... English is quite confusing if it is not your first language. I'm a native speaker and I get confused sometimes with English grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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