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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Jun 28, 2016.

  1. The Ides of March

    The Ides of March Well-Known Member

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    Spoken English can be quite far removed from written English. Say "could´ve" quickly several times, and the sound is almost like an "f"
     
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  2. The Ides of March

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    Read my reply to Chilco!!
     
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  3. sotonsaint

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    To be fair if I was to say it , I pronounce it “ cudah”
     
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  4. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    Er, no it isn’t, and anyway, “of” doesn’t have an “f” sound!
     
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  5. The Ides of March

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    It depends and needs more words around it. The "f" sound is very weak/and often omitted in spoken speech. There will be variations depending on where it is spoken and the "kinda peepil" speaking.
     
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  6. The Ides of March

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    So West Ham are not incurring your ire anymore Chilco!! <laugh>
     
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  7. ChilcoSaint

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    I agree, the derivation of “could of” is ironic, as it seems to have come about by people trying to correct the mispronunciation of “could’a”, which is a common idiom. Using it in written speech makes no sense, however.
     
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  8. ChilcoSaint

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    Little to choose between Spam and Manure, so I care very little!
     
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  9. The Ides of March

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    I salute you!! A much more measured response. " I care very little." As for "spam" wasn´t it a disgusting tinned meat product that I have not missed in over 50 years? And "manure" is that wonderful product we put on our gardens to improve the soil quality and goodness of our plants. So Manchester United fans should think themselves lucky to have what is supposedly a derisory term, being used to refer to their team.
     
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    Battered spam fritters....yum.:emoticon-0110-tongu
     
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  11. sotonsaint

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    Hazard is brutal , quality finish!
     
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  12. ----HistoryRepeating----

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    Come on Chelsea, finish them!
     
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    I think you will find could of originates with could've. A simple and wide-spread mistake which DRIVES ME BONKERS!
     
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  14. Saints Fan4Life

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    Lol @ mourinho.
     
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  15. ChilcoSaint

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    If you read my post prior to that one, you will see I agree with you. And yes, it drives me bonkers too!
     
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    A common failing of mine is a lack of willingness to do my background reading...
     
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  17. ----HistoryRepeating----

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    Christ, Cardiff did not deserve that. I don't feel quite as hard done by now.
     
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  18. Rule No.5

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    Wish we could play like Bournemouth.
    They are quality going forward.
     
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  19. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    **** me how depressing is that <rofl>
     
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    Not sure I really get Palace's tactics. Zaha seems stuck out on the left wing, not too involved. And McArthur often seems to be their furthest player forward through the middle.

    Although as I write, PVA smashes home.
     
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