Note to self

Sep 01, 2012 13:12

Jen. The phrases 'on the ball' and 'ahead of the game' may both have similar meanings, but when you mix up the two, this does not engender positive results. For example, telling a co-worker that she is 'on the game' is not, generally speaking, socially acceptable. Even if said co-worker is too young to know what it means. Everyone else in the ( Read more... )

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ext_260131 September 1 2012, 15:32:49 UTC
That's what's great about living in America. If you can articulate at a third grade reading level then you're set for life.

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sapphistscot September 2 2012, 11:56:56 UTC
Also, I don't think 'on the game' means the same in the US as it does here...

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ext_260131 September 3 2012, 01:30:26 UTC
It probably would if we had any idea what it meant.

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nicnacpaddywac September 2 2012, 15:38:44 UTC
Oh dear Lord, i sooo needed a laugh today! Thank you!

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