Have noticed that we spend a lot of time saying one thing and meaning something *slightly* different. Thought it would be amusing to write down some of my favourites
| What They Say | What They Mean |
| I did not have sexual relations with that woman! | We went at it like rabbits. |
| A bit of weather (often heard in NZ). | Torrential rain and gale force winds. |
| Shows initiative (in Student reports). | He is cheating but I can’t prove it. |
| A nice area. | An expensive area. |
| A do-up. | Its falling down. |
| A country cottage. | A shack in the middle of no where which probably leaks. |
| A country cottage in need of some tender loving care. | A shack in the middle of no where that leaks like a sieve. |
| A renovator’s dream. | It needs to be torn down and totally rebuilt. |
| Stunning views. | It costs an absolute fortune (aka: an arm and a leg). |
| You might feel some discomfort. | This is going to hurt – a lot! |
| Refreshingly honest. | Screwed up, got caught and is now forced to tell the truth. |
Hi! I visited your blog archives and really liked what I saw.. keep posting!
You have now been bookmarked 🙂
Me too, I have seen this blog for a while now and love it.