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sodapop Thu 27-Oct-22 16:13:24

I've lost count recently of the number of times I've seen ' free reign ' written in the press and other places.
Free rein - freedom of action or expression
Reign - rule as a monarch
It's annoying for a pedant but not so much for others I know before I get shouted at.

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Georgesgran Fri 04-Nov-22 01:05:13

My DDS are both dyslexic and had special lessons at the dyslexia institute near Newcastle, to help them adapt and cope with the condition.

However, I can still see horrified shoppers in Asda, as DD1 yelled down the freezer aisle that they were selling bastard chickens! (basted).

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grannydarkhair Fri 04-Nov-22 02:53:53

*kirkcubbin2000 “peaked” when it relates to being GC (gender critical), and becoming aware of issues like AGP (autogynephilia) and ROGD (rapid onset gender dysphoria).

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Ro60 Sat 05-Nov-22 13:57:48

Georgesgran 😂
Another funny moment I remember, DD was tasked with waiting for a new mattress to be picked up (wrong size) the collection was unprofessional, I said: " How odd? Was it the bed company? "
She replied I think so, it said 'Nightfright' on the lorry"
Me: "That's an odd name for a bedding company" 😂

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volver Sat 05-Nov-22 14:03:44

The people who irritate with their spelling or Grammar might be irritated and pedantic about your lack of understanding of maths or physics. How many could explain Einstein's theory?

I could.

What is it you want to know? Special or general?

🙃

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