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AIBU?

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Bare with me?

187 replies

Veterinari · 20/06/2016 21:51

I know I'll be told that I am. I know I'm being pedantic, and that language evolves and that its only an Internet forum, not a literacy test.
I'm sure there'll be some proper pedants along to point out the eleventy million SPAG errors in my OP.

But in the off chance you're interested and genuinely didn't know, AIBU to point out that the phrase is 'bear with me' as in to bear a heavy load, not 'bare with me' as in let's get naked together.
Very very different connotations.

As you were

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WeDoNotSow · 20/06/2016 22:13

Pacifically.
Not specifically, but pacifically? In relation to the ocean maybe? Who knows!
It's madness I tell ya!!

CantChoose · 20/06/2016 22:14

feelingblue my phone consistently corrects my butterfingers version of definitely to defiantly. Your friend might just be bad at typing like me :)

Veterinari · 20/06/2016 22:15

Yeah apologies to the disappointed nudists, have Wine instead

Actually reign/rein and defiantly/definitely also annoy me - I'm more of a pedant than I thought!

Though not pedantic enough to actually use pedants corner Grin

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Itriedtodohandstandsforyou · 20/06/2016 22:16

Toldmywrath it is indeed 'on the off chance' but surely you know how to spell 'surely'! Grin

usual · 20/06/2016 22:17

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WeDoNotSow · 20/06/2016 22:17

This annoys me a lot.
Notice a lot not alot
Two words.

Just5minswithDacre · 20/06/2016 22:18

Weary/wary is the one that makes me shudder.

SanityClause · 20/06/2016 22:18

Maybe this book would be of interest?

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Just5minswithDacre · 20/06/2016 22:19

To spread knowledge usual Smile

Itriedtodohandstandsforyou · 20/06/2016 22:19

Do you feel a bit thick usual? Its just a bit light hearted really.

BikeRunSki · 20/06/2016 22:20

There, their, they're OP, don't let them get to you.

Veterinari · 20/06/2016 22:20

Not at all usual - as I said in my OP, on the off chance you're interested, if you're not, you can find a thread you are interested in.

I'm interested in learning new stuff - I've learned loads from MN over the years from people sharing their experiences, irritations and annoyances - does that make me 'thick' in your eyes?

Bit sad if so

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Just5minswithDacre · 20/06/2016 22:22

Nobody knows anything until they know it. Nothing wrong with that.

iklboo · 20/06/2016 22:23

Whenever anyone talks about 'loosing' weight I always imaging them chucking it around violently - like loosing arrows or cannon balls.

Itriedtodohandstandsforyou · 20/06/2016 22:24

And I before E except after C is bollocks too ! There are loads of exceptions ! Grin

Just5minswithDacre · 20/06/2016 22:24

Eww ikboo have you seen human fat? Envy

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 20/06/2016 22:25

Are we going skinny dipping?

Elledouble · 20/06/2016 22:26

Bear with me...

Bare with me?
Itriedtodohandstandsforyou · 20/06/2016 22:28

Except v accept is another. You've got me thinking now op.

Veterinari · 20/06/2016 22:28

Bare with me and we can loose weight together!

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FurryLittleTwerp · 20/06/2016 22:29

DH says "I was sat" rather than "I was sitting", as if he'd been plonked down...

MangoMoon · 20/06/2016 22:31

Lol

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doubletrouble41 · 20/06/2016 22:32

I hate.... " should of" "could of" "would of".....Makes me very cross.

iklboo · 20/06/2016 22:33

Dacre - unfortunately, yes!

IthoughtATMwasacashpoint · 20/06/2016 22:34

Of instead of have is a constant irritant and another couple heard recently are nucular for nuclear and sekewterry for secretary