Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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edrickenbacker
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... with ellipses (just kidding!)
U for knee = euphony
or
W for quits (Double you or quits) - groan!
M for services should probably read: M4 motorway services
plus
C for milesF for lump (Heffalump)G for me, thanks!D for EstationP for England (what a relief!)
I know it's an old thread but the alternative (or nonsense - not the Lear version) alphabet always amuses me. Enjoy!
PS my favourite has to be X for breakfast, superb!
More than a pain in the English!
... with ellipses (just kidding!)
U for knee = euphony
or
W for quits (Double you or quits) - groan!
M for services should probably read: M4 motorway services
plus
C for miles
F for lump (Heffalump)
G for me, thanks!
D for Estation
P for England (what a relief!)
I know it's an old thread but the alternative (or nonsense - not the Lear version) alphabet always amuses me. Enjoy!
PS my favourite has to be X for breakfast, superb!