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"Bear in mind" should be primary school stuff, but "if you think that then you've got another thing/think coming", "he got his just deserts/desserts" and "parting shot/Parthian shot" (and several other examples which I can't remember right now) are all so commonly mixed up that either usage is effectively correct. Maybe "bare in mind" also counts, what with the number of times you see it written down. I'm not really sure what it would actually mean though. At least "bear in mind" makes sense.Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostComment
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Put the possibilities in to the past tense and see which one makes more sense.
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doubleplusgoodOriginally posted by Zippy View Post
Now, can we organise a witch hunt against those who say "x refuted y" when all x did was repudiate y?Comment
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Dunno if you're being serious...irony filter is broken today.. but borne in mind would be the passive infinitive ...innit ? (I may be wrong)Originally posted by Zippy View PostHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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I changed it anyway from bear/bare and put 'please consider me'.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Dear Sir
I understand you are recruiting redcoats, and a 'crocky croc' actor for the summer season, please consider me for the role.
yours 'Widow Twanky' MF
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I've applied for myself. You and your bad leg can write your own letter.Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostDear Sir
I understand you are recruiting redcoats, and a 'crocky croc' actor for the summer season, please consider me for the role.
yours 'Widow Twanky' MF
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