>Hi All,
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>Just a short message to help get the mind off of Y2K stress-related stuff.
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>I've noticed over the years that different regions of the country have unique sayings that differentiate them from other areas.
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>For example, in Southern California where I grew up the surfers have developed a whole language subculture. Words like 'dude' 'gnarly', 'tubular' and so forth.
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>Here in Utah, as I mentioned to George T. in another thread the operative phrase is "You Bet-cha".
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>What are the funny local idioms and sayings in your area?
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>Dude....
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>DD

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Here we have "ahbap" and "moruk" but I bet "area" refers to USA only :)
Cetin