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Semantics

Cutting to the Chase

Robin Lakoff | Posted 09.17.2009 | Living

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Robin Lakoff

It seems obvious that people create shortened forms to save time. And yet, most often, we don't save that much time and may run the risk of endangering intelligibility.

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The NY/LA Dictionary

Emily Bracken | Posted 03.19.2009 | Comedy

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Emily Bracken

When an Angeleno says, "Have a nice day," what he really means is, "F-- you," and when a New Yorker says, "F-- you," he really means, "Have a nice day."

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