Quote from: chap on the wireless a couple of minutes agoLittle grass snakes should be coming out precisely about now
Little grass snakes should be coming out precisely about now
Quote from: clarion on 14 September, 2010, 11:29:56 amQuote from: chap on the wireless a couple of minutes agoLittle grass snakes should be coming out precisely about nowEasy. They're coming out in a precise fashion - ie without repetition, hesitation or deviation - and they're doing it about now. d.
a Loo tenant in His Majesty's army
Quote from: 'nother chap on the wirelessa Loo tenant in His Majesty's armyNot grammar, I know, but basic pronunciation error.
Andrij. I pronounce you Complete and Utter GIT
Quote from: clarion on 14 September, 2010, 04:07:44 pmQuote from: 'nother chap on the wirelessa Loo tenant in His Majesty's armyNot grammar, I know, but basic pronunciation error. Yeah. Everyone knows it's loyt-nant.
When did it become compulsory to refer to our soldiers as troopers?
If they were members of a cavalry regiment then it would be the correct address, I think.
I'm assuming the correct pronunciation is "Leff-tenant".If so - where else in the English language (or anywhere for that matter) do the letters "Lieu" make a "Leff" sound
When did it become compulsory to refer to our soldiers...
Quote from: clarion on 14 September, 2010, 04:59:14 pm... we have a correct way to pronounce the word, and the Army are clear about their usage.Come on, pay attention at the back.
... we have a correct way to pronounce the word, and the Army are clear about their usage.
Quote from: Manotea on 14 September, 2010, 04:36:28 pmWhen did it become compulsory to refer to our soldiers...Our soldiers - I hate the phrase. They're British soldiers. You may think of them as your soldiers, but please don't involve me.
It doesn’t matter where you start. Just start.