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"Gran Slang"
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trelly
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"Gran Slang"
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I came across this article from the Telegraph which talks about a new dictionary for youngsters to understand their grandparents � slang. Thought it was nice sharing it here!
Trelly
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19 Feb 2009
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Zora
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Egads! I �ve just been struck dumbstruck! What tomfoolery and poppycock is this that younger generations don �t know what a telegram is?
*grumbles* Anyone want a mint??
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19 Feb 2009
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Pinky Makus
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If I find some expressions that I use today, does that make me old.....
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19 Feb 2009
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libertybelle
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Anyone who watches Keep up Appearances knows those expressions!
Also people who read Agatha Christie will know them.
Is my age showing??? 
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19 Feb 2009
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MissMelissa12
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I love � �I love Lucy � � ...and Im only 22.
Sometimes I feel that I was born in the wrong generation  |
19 Feb 2009
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libertybelle
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To Zora - No they never show Sheridan!
(But he does make his own curtains and shares a flat with a guy who does needlework!!)
To Melissa - R-I-C-K-E-Y!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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19 Feb 2009
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