Subject: RE: Different phrases used in different regionsSince I've moved to MN, I discovered their very bizarre phrases, such as: Duck, Duck, Grey Duck (instead of Goose ) Borrow instead of lend. (As in, "My friend Joe borrowed me his bike to ride" ) Bubbler instead of drinking fountain (although this was more common when I lived in WI ) Biffy instead of Portapotty "Hot Dish" instead of casserole Rambler instead of ranch (in terms of houses ) Rubber binder (or just binder ) instead of rubber band Edited by mmrocker13 2009-07-14 2:05 PM
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