>>Terry,
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>>Efficiency, it's half the word. *g*
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>>>PS what is it with Americans that you always say "done" instead of "finished"? I hear it ALL THE TIME
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>So why do you say the antiquated "tardy" (2 syllables) for "late"

Nobody says "tardy" over here.

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>and "It behooves me to ..." for "It's on me to ..."? ;-}

You hear "behoove" only in cliche.

Tamar