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blamebrampton ([personal profile] blamebrampton) wrote2009-06-12 07:05 pm

Hey, Americans ...

Do you ever use forms of cliché other than plain old cliché? Such as clichéd or clichés? I see it used in a manner that I would consider wrong so often that I am wondering if it is one of those wacky idioms that English develops up all around the world. Or it could just be young people today with their emo music and Twittering ...

[identity profile] blamebrampton.livejournal.com 2009-06-12 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
It really hurts!

And yes, both sound awkward, but leaving the s off just makes no sense!

[identity profile] raitala.livejournal.com 2009-06-12 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Poor you! Go and put some frozen peas on it and let us comfort ourselves with the idea that the great expressiveness and versatility of the english language comes from is ready adaption to new currents of influence.

[identity profile] blamebrampton.livejournal.com 2009-06-12 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
And its handy swear words!