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2010-07-11 1:43 PM

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Subject: Finish line or finishing line?
I have always used the term "finish line," but my boy Phil from across the pond keeps using the term "finishing line."  Since I really like Phil (TdF commentator) and his relaxing and reassuring british voice, I am thinking of changing my lexicon (a likely personal example - "where is the damn finishing line!?") 

2010-07-11 2:09 PM
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Brits don't know how to talk.  Wink
2010-07-11 2:18 PM
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Phil uses a lot of odd terms.   Some are simply British versions, some are made up nonsense.  But, he says it with so much confidence that I also find myself incorporating his terms and phrases into my speech.  I think Phil (and Paul Sherwen, not to mention Bobke) are about 80% of why I enjoy watching the Tour.

2010-07-11 3:34 PM
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I keep cracking up everytime he mentions that a rider is catching up after taking a "natural break"!!! I know it's childish of me but damn it's funny!! I'm thinking that I'm gonna start a trend and refer to my bathroom trips now as natural breaks instead!! Who's with me? Laughing
2010-07-11 5:17 PM
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michgirlsk - 2010-07-12 5:09 AM Brits don't know how to talk.  Wink



Remember, American English is just English with a few mistakes.Wink
2010-07-11 7:36 PM
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pipsyboy - 2010-07-11 5:17 PM
michgirlsk - 2010-07-12 5:09 AM Brits don't know how to talk.  Wink



Remember, American English is just English with a few mistakes.Wink


If that's the case, what is it they speak in Australia?  I only understand about a fourth of the words when they interview Australians.

2010-07-11 11:27 PM
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Hook'em - 2010-07-12 10:36 AM
pipsyboy - 2010-07-11 5:17 PM
michgirlsk - 2010-07-12 5:09 AM Brits don't know how to talk.  Wink



Remember, American English is just English with a few mistakes.Wink


If that's the case, what is it they speak in Australia?  I only understand about a fourth of the words when they interview Australians.


G'day

It's called Strine, or at least the slang/dialectical mouthwash is.

But as an English/Aussie dual national i thought I had better chip in.
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