>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>>>Stand down is a very common expression in the military, but I've never heard it in the civilan sector.
>>>>>
>>>>>Hmmm. Common enough here but in a slighty different context. e.g "Tony Blair has announced that he will stand down as prime minister"
>>>>
>>>>On this side of the pond we say "step down". Oh, and we're always right. :-P
>>>
>>>I guess we use both - so you can be right this time<g>
>>
>>I'm enjoying this moment. Makes me a little misty.
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>You sound like you've wet your trousers

My daughter takes care of that on occasion.