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Predictions for word that spread like a rash in 2011

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18/01/2011 00:08

When grey weather reflects the central character's sad mood

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17/01/2011 23:55

If you are a SCHOOL, wanting to attract punters to your playscheme...

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17/01/2011 23:53

Of and Off

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17/01/2011 17:21

Getting shot of or getting shut of?

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17/01/2011 17:20

Blocking this door puts lifes at risk

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16/01/2011 14:35

Help please?

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14/01/2011 10:15

"parking up" instead of, er, parking

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13/01/2011 20:03

This is what it means when you say "literally"

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13/01/2011 16:17

"Oryt" and so on... <warning: blood pressure raiser!>

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13/01/2011 15:31

I'm itching to correct this friend-of-a-friend's facebook name

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13/01/2011 12:22

Center Parcs advert.

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13/01/2011 09:47

Ooh ... you'll love this

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12/01/2011 20:13

Make due

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12/01/2011 18:18

"We are very sorry that your disk never arrived"

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12/01/2011 12:14

Began versus begun?

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11/01/2011 20:19

What does the phrase "acting up" mean to you?

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10/01/2011 16:13

Apostrophe question - please help!

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10/01/2011 12:01

is/are help please

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10/01/2011 09:51

prevaricate

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08/01/2011 14:43

The dress of X, vs. the dress of X's

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08/01/2011 14:36

Is it "the bus careened across..." or "the bus careered across..."

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05/01/2011 11:13

Female vs women

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05/01/2011 11:04

FFS people it's could HAVE not could OF!!!

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04/01/2011 21:22

Pronunciation dilemma.

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03/01/2011 23:51

For Auld Lang Syne, for Pete's sake!

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03/01/2011 23:10

apostrophes?

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03/01/2011 16:44

Would you say: "Am I being unreasonable in saying..."

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02/01/2011 20:48

Learned and learnt, burned and burnt; can someone please explain the difference/correct usage?

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02/01/2011 19:29

To text, I texted, I have texted

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01/01/2011 18:33

Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words

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30/12/2010 12:01

HELP! English language QUANDRY regards to Enrolment, and you have no option to disenrol..... hmmmm

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29/12/2010 12:37

Following on from the hyperbole thread...

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28/12/2010 23:03

MiL calls a series a serious..

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28/12/2010 20:54

you didn't bring it, you bought it!!!!

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28/12/2010 16:48

' I need to lay down.'

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28/12/2010 16:30

Slang for immunisations

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28/12/2010 07:33

I used to think Hyperbole was pronounced Hi-per-bowl

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27/12/2010 21:07

Sat / sitting

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27/12/2010 19:08

Comma or no comma?

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24/12/2010 08:16

Take a peak at this one

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23/12/2010 23:25

PMSL

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23/12/2010 20:50

Apostrophes in 'Twas and 'Tis

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20/12/2010 14:05

Order of the Pheonix....

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19/12/2010 19:50

I am not aware of any health conditions..yes or no?

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19/12/2010 08:57

I think I have to sit in here for an hour.

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19/12/2010 08:05

Good grief

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18/12/2010 16:35

"Chistmas Day is next Saturday..."

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18/12/2010 14:52

'Waiting on'

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17/12/2010 13:10

For the love of god, it is drawers not draws.

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17/12/2010 11:28

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