English Proverbs for discussion
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Hey, look thru my books and found what should be Kopitiam new topic of the year - Proverbs
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Adam's Ale/Wine
Ale is a strong beer, and Adam was the first man on earth. When Adam thirsty all he had to drink was water. From that, Adam's ale and Adam's wine are humorous ways of referring to the water we drink. "No coffee for me, thanks," Helen said. "I'll just have a glass of Adam's ale" -
Originally posted by laurence82:
adam's ale = sky juice? not bad leh. sounds v atas!
Hey, look thru my books and found what should be Kopitiam new topic of the year - Proverbs
Heeee
[b]Adam's Ale/Wine
Ale is a strong beer, and Adam was the first man on earth. When Adam thirsty all he had to drink was water. From that, Adam's ale and Adam's wine are humorous ways of referring to the water we drink. "No coffee for me, thanks," Helen said. "I'll just have a glass of Adam's ale"[/b]
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Hey, I try to post one each day, hopefully, and from A to Z. Proverbs are fun
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new MLM?
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nice!Originally posted by laurence82:Hey, I try to post one each day, hopefully, and from A ot Z. Proverbs are fun
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No, just another topic for greedy people if you like!Originally posted by FireIce:new MLM?
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ahh. This is interesting
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All Roads Lead To Rome
When the Roman Empire stretched across Europe its engineers built roads which all led to Rome. "Like a spiderweb with Rome in the centre," Teddy said. Teddy's right, and that has given us this saying that now means there are many different ways of attaining a single goal. "I may do things in an unusual way but all roads lead to Rome and my method seems to work." -
Originally posted by laurence82:
Ah. Another proverb learnt.
[b]All roads lead to Rome
When the Roman Empire stretched across Europe its engineers built roads which all led to Rome. "Like a spiderweb with Rome in the centre," Teddy said. Teddy's right, and that has given us this saying that now means there are many different ways of attaining a single goal. "I may do things in an unusual way but all roads lead to Rome and my method seems to work."[/b]
Hey say, nowadays few people use proverbs.. They either don't use or they use those extremely common and cliched ones... This thread is really educational -
I remember National Day Rally this year, when the PM was using slapstick yet people thought he mean serious that DPM slapped Dhanabalan. One ST writer laments the loss of humour and slapstick in Singaporeans speech.Originally posted by MooKu:Ah. Another proverb learnt.
Hey say, nowadays few people use proverbs.. They either don't use or they use those extremely common and cliched ones... This thread is really educational
Few days ago, one writer wrote the difference in US and UK parliamentarian speeches. The British are famous for being skilled and crafted in language, and they use sarcasm and joke in their speeches well, especially Churchill. -
I love languageOriginally posted by laurence82:I remember National Day Rally this year, when the PM was using slapstick yet people thought he mean serious that DPM slapped Dhanabalan. One ST writer laments the loss of humour and slapstick in Singaporeans speech.
Few days ago, one writer wrote the difference in US and UK parliamentarian speeches. The British are famous for being skilled and crafted in language, and they use sarcasm and joke in their speeches well, especially Churchill. Anyone who can play with words alot... I'd love to make friends with that person heh heh. I used to play around with words alot! But then ever since school ended for me.. I hardly had the chance to do it anymore. -
"once upon a time"
the most commonly used phrase during our early schooling
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Hee hee, yah quite true, boh pian, we lack creativityOriginally posted by Alex Wong:"once upon a time"
the most commonly used phrase during our early schooling -
singaporean politicians are known for their pragmatism and seriousness and hence they would not go for sarcasm and satire to spice up their speeches.Originally posted by laurence82:I remember National Day Rally this year, when the PM was using slapstick yet people thought he mean serious that DPM slapped Dhanabalan. One ST writer laments the loss of humour and slapstick in Singaporeans speech.
Few days ago, one writer wrote the difference in US and UK parliamentarian speeches. The British are famous for being skilled and crafted in language, and they use sarcasm and joke in their speeches well, especially Churchill.
but they do love to use metaphors and figurative speeches and anecdotes to explain policies to the layman. -
Actually, to me nowadays, SG politicians speeches are getting mundane and boriiiinggg..... Only one I stiill listen to is LKY, otherwise.....Originally posted by wuming78:singaporean politicians are known for their pragmatism and seriousness and hence they would not go for sarcasm and satire to spice up their speeches.
but they do love to use metaphors and figurative speeches and anecdotes to explain policies to the layman. -
You would want to talk to my mother. She was British educated, and really hate Singaporean worsening standard of English.Originally posted by MooKu:I love language Anyone who can play with words alot... I'd love to make friends with that person heh heh. I used to play around with words alot! But then ever since school ended for me.. I hardly had the chance to do it anymore.
But then again, as her son, it is 'painful' to have your mother standing by your side and correcting everything you said.
Son: "I know my English poor what, then I go England learn some more lah!"
Mum: "No, no, its 'I know my my standard of English is poor, and that I have to travel to England to strengthen my grasp of the English language'"
Son: ................ -
All's Fish That Comes To The Net
Fibb caught a mermaid. "Fantastic!" Fibb cried. Mrs Fibbs frowned. "But dear," Fibb said, "isnt it true what fishermen say, that all's fish that comes to the net?" Mrs Fibb frowned: "In that case, lets fry it!" Forlornly, Fibb flung the mermaid back into the sea. This proverb tells us that when something comes our way we should consider how it might be useful or benefit us. -
Maybe if you have interesting stories regarding these proverbs I posted, maybe you would like to share.......
Or even a joke, a punk, or anything. -
how to share a punk?Originally posted by laurence82:Maybe if you have interesting stories regarding these proverbs I posted, maybe you would like to share.......
Or even a joke, a punk, or anything.
nvm i try
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Kaoz, this is damn disgusting......................Originally posted by Master -_-:how to share a punk?
nvm i try -
Arh, must get Master to relearn English language liao
He is taking my word in the literal form.
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Lol. Does she pun alot?Originally posted by laurence82:You would want to talk to my mother. She was British educated, and really hate Singaporean worsening standard of English.
But then again, as her son, it is 'painful' to have your mother standing by your side and correcting everything you said.
Son: "I know my English poor what, then I go England learn some more lah!"
Mum: "No, no, its 'I know my my standard of English is poor, and that I have to travel to England to strengthen my grasp of the English language'"
Son: ................ -
Umm. You meant a PUN right?Originally posted by laurence82:Arh, must get Master to relearn English language liao
He is taking my word in the literal form. -
Oops paiseh solli solliOriginally posted by MooKu:Umm. You meant a PUN right? 
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Urm, I dont think so. Does British pun?Originally posted by MooKu:Lol. Does she pun alot? 