What's handier?People with an American background use sofa and couch interchangeably.The toffs call it a 'sofa'.
Well, according to a number of comics there's no problem with it at all, in fact it's the best thing ever! haha.
According to Wikipedia, "Ian Kelly's book, Beau Brummell: The Ultimate Dandy, page 159, says it derives from the brown liquid that dripped from an upper class gentleman's nose after taking snuff"!haha
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They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.
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"I’m a fighter not a quitter" - PM Truss (2022-10-19)
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Well, as the great philosopher Mike Tyson famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
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That's the 2nd time you said that. In fairness, I'm guilty as well.Well, as the great philosopher Mike Tyson famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
On Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:41 am !!
They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.
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Yes, it's very refreshing.Some good humour over here. Could be French!
They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.
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Can you put that in writing; don't forget santy clause.I’ve been known to repeat myself
They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.
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Never get involved with a man on the rebound (Gina Calabrese)
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They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.
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The market has it wrong in my opinion (some market expert on BBG TV)
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They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.
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I’ve been known to repeat myself
They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.