That really gets me too!
Not at all. I was born in Dublin, spent the first 3 years in Dublin, then I moved to Cork, have lived there since.
I am from Cork, I am originally from Dublin.
Actually as a cremeegg I am originally from a chocolate factory and now my wrapper resides beside some blokes computer.
I am from Cork, I am originally from Dublin.
Actually as a cremeegg I am originally from a chocolate factory and now my wrapper resides beside some blokes computer.
Ahh, you're a Dub who grew up in Cork... that explains the occasional lapses into rationality from the usual Cork madness.
You locals sill call you a blow-in?
Why? That's like someone from Krypton living on Earth!A Dub living in Cork...I almost feel sorry for you
But, to all intents and purposes, you're from Cork. Saying 'originally from Dublin' can only be relevant if you're trying to claim affinity with the Dubs or Leinster Rugby. And, in fairness, why wouldn't you ? It'll be a long time before Sam sees the Lee, or Munster get that third star
Jasus, that was a bit harsh! All true, but still...But, to all intents and purposes, you're from Cork. Saying 'originally from Dublin' can only be relevant if you're trying to claim affinity with the Dubs or Leinster Rugby. And, in fairness, why wouldn't you ? It'll be a long time before Sam sees the Lee, or Munster get that third star
It'll be a long time before Sam sees the Lee, or Munster get that third star
Sadly I agree on both fronts
AlastairSC
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To revert to the OP's point, may I offer overuse of "in relation to" on the radio? Example: "To answer your question in relation to pay scales, blah blah..."
What's wrong with a simple "about"?
"In relation to" implies two or more concepts and a connection between them.
What's wrong with a simple "about"?
"In relation to" implies two or more concepts and a connection between them.
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Dan Murray
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"Reputable companies are as likely as any other to be involved in shady business practices."
I like using direct quotes from this site. I know exactly what the poster means but it still makes me smile!
I like using direct quotes from this site. I know exactly what the poster means but it still makes me smile!
Duke of Marmalade
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"It is impossible to be definitive but in all probability..."
I am not getting it
. A good reputation is image. Practices, shady or otherwise are reality.
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Dan Murray
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I do be on Parkgate Stree during the day
Unusual to see this feature of Hiberno-English written down!
Unusual to see this feature of Hiberno-English written down!
No. You are from Dublin but you live in Cork.
Not al all, Frank Sinatra sang about it, spreading the usage:- "Do be, do be, do, dah dah dah dih dah, do be, do be, do. Strangers in the night ...".
You're gonna hate this. It's in a dictionary and another source dates the first appearance in print to the 18th century. I always regarded it a Dublinese but the Ahmuhrikhans have claimed it. They're welcome.