Neuro Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Ok following on from that previous thread, I've found the definition of "My bad" and Jacey B is right I think it just means "oh, my mistake". But what about "and then some"? And then some what?? Someone said that to me today, I thought they were agreeing with me, I nodded and expected them to finish the sentence - but no, that's the phrase?! :? I'm a stickler for things traditional and British - I won't go as far as supporting the BNP, but I'm up there with preserving our values, nationality and especially our language, which I take a great interest in. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 haha, tim u fairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 thats true the americans have a diff meaning for 'fanny' its their trousers whilst here its a................................. lovely weather today innit?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 i hate that F word with a passion, my gf says it all the time just to piss me off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted June 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Thats another one - "pants"... they're called trousers, young man, trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 how about -gas (petrol) -hood (bonnet) or even 'neighbourhood' -transmission (gears/clutch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewi Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Ok following on from that previous thread, I've found the definition of "My bad" and Jacey B is right I think it just means "oh, my mistake". hahaha, like Bjorn said, U FAIRY How didn't you know this :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted June 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Sorry mate, I live in England. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I'm gonna try and not comment on this thread. We spent nearly a month with predominately American holidaymakers/nationals during our trip last year. If I start making small comments, it'll lead to worse and I'll get banned, so I'll leave it at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuro Posted June 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Please continue! Need some support here Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Loud mouthed, self-centred, cult-led, unfriendly, unsincere, over-indulgent, un-environmental, bragging, lazy, bad dress sense. Just a few to start with, but that was just the ones we met in Jamaica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 The best kind of Americans are the reserved ones that don't simply shout out whatever comes into their head, they can be cool, others are very annoying. Watching South Park last night made me laugh a lot aswell the phrase 'you got served' was completely picked apart and thoroughly had the piss taken out of it, some Americans showing some subtlety and wit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirddrive Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I blame McDonalds for the Americanisation of most things. Including teamworking and horrible other management phrases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Japanese management techniques rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGGZY Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I must admit I am not a fan of the Yanks although I am sure some are cool as I have never been there or reall met any! Any how, I must confess that up untill a couple of months ago I never knew what "My Bad" meant. We have a house mate, thats has spent the last few summers in the US on the summer camps, and I was introduced to that term through him. 'I'm a stickler for things traditional and British' I am with you on this one Tim, although I did make the comment. I hate the way the American Hip Hop, R&B, Rap culture has influence on the UK and its industry. As a youngster I used to be into Ice-T, Ice Cube, Biggy, Nas just to name a few. If it was not for the American influence I dont think there would be as much Gun crime, Hoddies and baggy 'panst' etc on the streets now days. It seems that the likes of Eminem and Fiddy Cent, have made this life style accepterbale within our society, when in my opinion its not. At 22 yrs old, should I do feel marginaly intemidated by youngsters in big crowds out side Mc Donalds, who are wearing their hats and hoods and look like their in attack mode on a boiling hot summers day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Kane Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Agree with ya there Higgzy, rap music (though not solely responsible) has played a part in the whol 'culture' becoming more & more apparent within our society. Personally all the it hink all of the mainstream hip hop is tosh anyway and very rarely produces anything of note. Proper hip hop by artists like Common, The Roots & The Pharcyde does have some merit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Brown Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I dislike the way Americans use the word "bathroom" for example. "Just going to the bathroom" instead of "toilet" or "loo". Also don't like the expression "my bad" as it just doesn't sound right. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Yeah I use 'my bad' too much still, I hate the way americans talk and the way enlish had kinda become americanised yet I'm using a word/expression I loathe someone help me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGGZY Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Another one I hate is Trash Can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrant Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I'm gonna go the bathroom - agree with the above but i like this phrase though as it avoids using words we have to use like "toilet" or "gents" - or "for a slash" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteve Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I'm gonna go the bathroom - agree with the above but i like this phrase though as it avoids using words we have to use like "toilet" or "gents" - or "for a slash" I'm gonna go the restroom :wink: I gotten the 'flu is also annoying :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadrant Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Man, he's really pissed! They mean he's annoyed and angry; we think he's just wasted on beer. This also explains why they don't understand our phrase, "he's really pissed OFF" - they get confused by that one. I think they also don't use our favourite phrase very often either: "it's a load of bollocks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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