Tayler Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks so much Tayler I send you the first part You're welcome Didn't you help me with my french homework anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Deb Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 You're welcome Didn't you help me with my french homework anyway? I did ? I didn't remember it was you But it was quick to check your homework, my text is soooo long, like terms and conditions of a website and sooo not interesting !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayler Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I did ? I didn't remember it was you But it was quick to check your homework, my text is soooo long, like terms and conditions of a website and sooo not interesting !! I sent it back, it mostly seems good to me Sorry if I got any parts wrong or missed anything though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thank you sooo much girls I really appreciate But it's a quite long text, maybe I could send by PM half of it to both of you ? I'm sorry to ask such a thing. And thank so much for answering me. And you're right Mana, it's better by PM, I thought about that anyway Sounds good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks a lot for explanation !no you didn't, now it's crystally clear ))) i actually felt it should have been smth like this ... and translated it very close to the meaning you specified in your post thanks again!!!! I think it was originally a phrase from gambling - horse racing - when all your money may be "riding" on the horse you have chosen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikatuned Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I think it was originally a phrase from gambling - horse racing - when all your money may be "riding" on the horse you have chosen. win it or lose it, relying on your destiny or hunch... it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Sure will do ! or write an example of where you are stuck and we can help advise Sod OFF is a great expression And how is it with pay? Pay of or pay off? It's a British term isn't it? I remember this interview on Ellen, and I she didn't know what it meant... I think I saw that too, I could it but poor Ellen didn't all thanks to this place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 And how is it with pay? Pay of or pay off? It's pay off, but don't ask me why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Yup strange one that you would expect it to be pay of ! Off tends to be an action or distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Yup strange one that you would expect it to be pay of ! Off tends to be an action or distance "Rehearsing all those hours were worth it, the hard work really paid off." I guess it's like money...as it sort of suggests...when you spend a lot of money on something you want it to be worth it, right? I guess it's similar. When you pay off things like debt or bills it's a huge weight off your shoulders and you can move on. Having something being "paid off" is a good thing...that's the only comparison I can make, really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 "Rehearsing all those hours were worth it, the hard work really paid off." I guess it's like money...as it sort of suggests...when you spend a lot of money on something you want it to be worth it, right? I guess it's similar. When you pay off things like debt or bills it's a huge weight off your shoulders and you can move on. Having something being "paid off" is a good thing...that's the only comparison I can make, really... Hmmm yes I get that , off tends to be more of an action word , so pay off ..means to go .. Your right its always pays off in the end:biggrin2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 When do you use "a lot" and when "alot"? And when "all right" and when "alright"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 When do you use "a lot" and when "alot"?And when "all right" and when "alright"? "alot" is wrong. It is always "a lot" because they are two words. People don't always know this. I used to say that as well until recently lol. As for the other two, I'm not entirely sure, to be honest. I heard the left was English and the right American, but don't quote me on that. I tend to say "alright" but I'm not even sure if it's right lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 All right / alright - both forms used, though my dictionary defines "alright" as an alternative but less acceptable spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 "alot" is wrong. It is always "a lot" because they are two words. People don't always know this. I used to say that as well until recently lol. As for the other two, I'm not entirely sure, to be honest. I heard the left was English and the right American, but don't quote me on that. I tend to say "alright" but I'm not even sure if it's right lol All right / alright - both forms used, though my dictionary defines "alright" as an alternative but less acceptable spelling Great, thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Great, thanks a lot! That's all right - don't mention it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) All right / alright - both forms used, though my dictionary defines "alright" as an alternative but less acceptable spelling Ah, thanks for clarifying! Edited May 17, 2010 by CazGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Ah, thanks for clarifing! Ahem Miss Pedant - clarifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Ahem Miss Pedant - clarifying OH MY GOODNESS. I'm getting dumber by the day. I know what the correct spelling is, why I spelt it like that I have no idea, must have just been a typing error. Oh Lord. Note to self: ALWAYS PROOF READ YOUR POSTS! Thanks Silver! Will correct now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 It's pay off, but don't ask me why Thank you! Yup strange one that you would expect it to be pay of ! Off tends to be an action or distance "Rehearsing all those hours were worth it, the hard work really paid off." I guess it's like money...as it sort of suggests...when you spend a lot of money on something you want it to be worth it, right? I guess it's similar. When you pay off things like debt or bills it's a huge weight off your shoulders and you can move on. Having something being "paid off" is a good thing...that's the only comparison I can make, really... I told you it was tricky! OH MY GOODNESS. I'm getting dumber by the day. I know what the correct spelling is, why I spelt it like that I have no idea, must have just been a typing error. Oh Lord. Note to self: ALWAYS PROOF READ YOUR POSTS! Thanks Silver! Will correct now... I can feel your pain...we love you anyway! But the worst thing is when now one says anything and you by accident stumbles on an old post of yours and find a mistake who has been sitting there for ages for the world to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 sienna .. you should not feel that way .. really We want a global community , full of people , all different languages .. the odd mistake is not an issue at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greta Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 But the worst thing is when now one says anything and you by accident stumbles on an old post of yours and find a mistake who has been sitting there for ages for the world to see! I think none's gonna care about mine anyway me likes the informal blabbing full of typos spoken chav like on forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Really who cares if the global community makes a few mistakes when speaking english .. at least threads like this can help .. if needed:thumb_yello: You all do far far better than I would trying Italian , Spanish etc etc:aah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I think none's gonna care about mine anyway me likes the informal blabbing full of typos spoken chav like on forums I always say no one or no-one.. Is that wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I always say no one or no-one.. Is that wrong? No you're right, Greta got it wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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