...or you could, rosemummy, of course, have replied, "Yer wot?"
Ruthful ought to be the opposite of ruthless. I think 'ruth' is an archaic word meaning mercy.
But when have you ever heard: ruthful, feckful, or gormful? We do use hopeful (although more often incorrectly as the adverb hopefully, purporting to mean 'I hope that...'), careful, fearful and many others though.
And when did you ever hear of anybody being dragged through a hedge forwards?
Actually I don't much mind being invited to have a nice day - although one that's pleasany, successful or productive might be better than one that fits exactly. I'd mind even less if it hadn't come across the pond.
Which reminds me: what about mid-atlantic accents, as purveyed by non-American singers?
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...or you could, rosemummy, of course, have replied, "Yer wot?"
Ruthful ought to be the opposite of ruthless. I think 'ruth' is an archaic word meaning mercy.
But when have you ever heard: ruthful, feckful, or gormful? We do use hopeful (although more often incorrectly as the adverb hopefully, purporting to mean 'I hope that...'), careful, fearful and many others though.
And when did you ever hear of anybody being dragged through a hedge forwards?
The answer, of course, to 'do you know who I am?' is 'If you ask Sister, she'll tell you'.
And the answer to 'can I get...' is 'no, I'll get it it for you' - especially if you happen to be behind a bar.
Have a nice day.
Unfortunately I have other plans.
Actually I don't much mind being invited to have a nice day - although one that's pleasany, successful or productive might be better than one that fits exactly. I'd mind even less if it hadn't come across the pond.
Which reminds me: what about mid-atlantic accents, as purveyed by non-American singers?