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Americanisms creeping in

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Vintagegal13 Mon 29-Jul-19 07:14:12

There seem to be an overflow of Americanisms creeping in, which I cannot abide - my pet hate is 'can I grab' as in 'can I grab a coffee' - I feel like saying, I'm sure you can. Why do we find it necessary to copy such phrases? Is tv the big influence? and what phrase is your pet hate?

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boodymum67 Thu 07-Nov-19 15:34:15

I hate the `can I `get` a coffee`...grrr!

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NfkDumpling Sat 09-Nov-19 19:20:23

Oooh, I do agree with that one boody.

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jeanie99 Sun 17-Nov-19 20:27:38

I realize this can be annoying perhaps for some people, but it doesn't bother me.
I can't think of any expression that would. The spelling can be different also.
I understand that new words are being added to the Oxford English Dictionary all the time.
I think we have to realise that language evolves, we don't speak like we did a 100 yrs ago.

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Joanny Sat 04-Jan-20 21:57:19

So and so is a real, “Smart cookie.” My answer? Yeah they are a real biscuit for sure.

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rosecarmel Sat 04-Jan-20 22:59:07
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And in New Jersey coffee pronounced cawfee .. smile

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