[bksvol-discuss] OT: English vs American phrases that could misinterpreted.
- From: Grandma Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:52:14 -0800 (PST)
LOL That's a good one, especially the way you were
quick-witted enough to explain. I didn't know the
English meaning, either.
Does a "bat" mean the same body part in England, or in
19th-century England. In the book I'm reading now,
they're playing a game of Rounders (like out softball)
and Lord Westcliff is showing Lillian how to improve
her batting. He wants her to shorten her grip because
the bat is too long for her, and she makes a comment
about how she likes her bat that causes the stableboys
to snicker. She asks what's so funny, but no one
explains. I can use my imagination, but I was
wondering if that really is or was a phrase.
G.Cindy
P.S. I know this more properly belongs on the other
list but I don't know who here is also there.
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