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Pronunciation

Posted by -- CT -- some time ago

What languages can you recognize immediately?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Do you know the difference between a NEED and a WANT?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Do you literally use the word literally superfluously?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What do you think about people who choose to be offended over certain words?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What do you consider JUSTICE?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What's the difference between a "Good ole boy" and a "redneck"?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What are some slang names for employees?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What are some slang names for the boss?

Posted by 𝘑𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 ⭐ some time ago

How do you quickly and efficiently learn a new language?

Posted by 𝘑𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 ⭐ some time ago

Can you roll your "R's" in saying, "carne asada"? (See reference)

Posted by vampherm some time ago

Is there anywhere on the internet to learn basic russian for free without having to enter pay details?

Posted by Baba some time ago

When would you use the phrase "Speak of the Devil"?

Posted by CelesteLeeFKAC* some time ago

I have an imagination. Do you?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What does a CBer refer to as a meat wagon?

Posted by josie is back to normal some time ago

This is a serious question. When people say "bullshit" why do they use that word. Why not "birdshit" or "catshit" When and why did people start saying "bullshit" as an expression of derision and contempt.

Posted by MTank411 some time ago

How would you respond if someone asked you “What's the Good Word?”?

Posted by devil is back some time ago

Do you say apartment or flat?

Posted by badkid some time ago

A word that starts with the same letter that finishes?

Posted by Cry me a River some time ago

Do you like to talk more than you like to listen?

Posted by the VP wears a Wicked COAT some time ago

Do you say: restroom, bathroom, washroom or loo? Which part of the world were you raised in?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What do you consider the difference between "intolerance" "disapproval" "disagree" "difference of opinion" an "informational debate" or "informational correction"?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Would you rather understand any language, or be able to play any instrument?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What invention do you think can truly compare to the wheel?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

For those of you who call French fries chips, and potato chips crisps, what do you call a generic 'Pringles' type potato crisp?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What do you think is the difference between empathy and sympathy?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What do you think about a man that says the 'f-word' a lot?

Posted by Oh that darn Vunessuh. some time ago

Besides 'Oh My God', what else could OMG stand for? (Creativity counts)

Posted by loveschimps some time ago

Does anyone know what specious means?

Posted by CosmicWunderkind some time ago

Let's get this straight: A catch-22 is a written contradiction and a dilemma is a mental contradiction. Correct?

Posted by Seraphim - Angel of Ninja some time ago

Where does the term "ain't" come from?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

If a person says something that's not true but they believed it was true when they said it is that still a lie? Or are they just passing on misinformation?

Posted by sirwolf2u some time ago

What does "WHATEVER!" really mean?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What distinguishes a pickle as 'fresh'?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

When was the last time you said: "Finders keepers" and meant it?

Posted by bostjan the adequate 🥉 some time ago

How do you pronounce this word - "guitar?"

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Why do we say "How are you doing?" Shouldn't it be "How are you being?"

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Did you know a quark is not just a particle in physics, but is also a low fat curd cheese?

Posted by appleguy1001 some time ago

How do I refute someone who says "did I ask"

Posted by Andee Lane some time ago

I want to learn several European foreign languages which one is the best to start with?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

How many complete sentences can you make out of only abbreviations?

Posted by Brandon Arthur White some time ago

What is the step-down word used to identify someone nearing the values of a Pacifist?

Posted by Cry me a River some time ago

Do you want thunder?

Posted by Cry me a River some time ago

What is an ULTRA Acronym?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What is your favorite 'S' word?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

What is your slogan?

Posted by Владислав Толмачев some time ago

Latin Translation of a Phrase

Posted by Hogey the Roguey some time ago

If I hired a female assassin to shoot Mick Jagger & Keith Richards, would I be killing two stones with one bird?

Posted by Lydia some time ago

How do you pronounce Nike? do you pronounce it with the "e"?

Posted by Psycho the kid some time ago

Do you talk with your hands? Do you think everyone does or are there people who absolutely do NOT speak using their hands.

Posted by Sheepingly needs no handy men only hugs some time ago

How can you tell if someone living in USA has a subtle accent from the country they are form or if their just american with their normal voice?

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