• Tolstoshev@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m still trying to break the habit of using “Joe is gay for tennis” to mean Joe really loves tennis.

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      1 year ago

      Ye should visit Ireland where they use ‘yer man’ to also refer to an acquaintance or somebody you have dealings with.