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Another Ambiguous US Expression
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29/05/2007 12:39:24
 
 
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29/05/2007 12:15:41
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>>>There's often mention of US "Oversight Committees"
>>>
>>>I assume these are in order to oversee a process to ensure it's done properly (I've never heard the expression applied in British politics).
>>>
>>>But it sounds to me like a committee of forgetful old fuddy-duddies:
>>>
>>>"Oh forgive me for not having done such-and-such; it was an oversight on my part" :-)
>>>
>>>One for your English section, Dragan.
>>
>>Added to the list - will be posted when I return home and merge the data.
>>
>>BTW, one of my favo(u)rites is "I shoot her, I miss her". Is she alive after this sentence?
>
>O'wise one. Please explain "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth".

Oh, I know, I know! When buying a horse, you check its teeth. If someone gives you a horse, checking its teeth would be an insult. So, when you are given a gift, don't start checking it over as if you're trying to make sure you weren't cheated.
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