Unparliamentary Language in Irish Parliament (Dail)
Notice how polite they are about apologising? I always tell my students that starting a sentence ‘with all due respect’ signals that you are going to be more direct and prepares your listener for it....
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“I was driving along the motorway when the police pulled me over onto the hard shoulder. Unfortunately I was in the middle lane and there was another car in the way..” (Thanks M Robson) “Going to work...
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Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States (the fourth Thursday of November). Since 1932, it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the...
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A recent survey from Thomas Cook and ABTA reveals 20 of the most ridiculous complaints by holiday-makers made to their travel agent. 1. “I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local...
View ArticleAnyone who is in a Facebook group will recognise this
and Admin delete if not allowed Pies are so bad for you! Is that your final price Why so expensive? I’m also selling pies – only $4!
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