>>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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>Hey Doug! Do I have some idioms?? You Bet-cha *g*.
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>Several years ago I lived in New Jersey. A couple of things from there:
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>- When people were going to the beach they would say, "I'm going down shore"
>- Instead of turning on the light, they would say, "Put on the light"

Craig,

What's the one... I'm going up to the store."

Best,

DD