today's vocabulary lesson

Jul 30, 2006 20:45

ok, time to share a pet peeve. what's that, you say? you're amazed that I find the world annoying and tedious? - shocking, I knowlet's talk about the phrase "I have an addictive personality". better yet, let's stop using that phrase. to paraphase the Princess Bride - that does not mean what you think it means. having an addictive personality ( Read more... )

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neolinds July 31 2006, 16:07:00 UTC
yes, but its just one of those things in the english language that just makes no sense and you ccant figure out. but its used allllll the time. i use it from time to time and also find myself wondering, "ehhh..is that really right?" but since i've heard it from 87635 people before, dont actually bother saying anything about. but yeah, i'd agree.

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neolinds August 19 2006, 03:29:41 UTC
Michael, are you ok?

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mike_ff August 19 2006, 06:42:21 UTC
uh, who's this?

-m

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