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  1. What’s a non-vulgar alternative for “covering one’s

    Nov 5, 2017 · There are (at least) three different variations on the meaning of CYA. One is to meet the letter of the law, to avoid future legal problems. A second is to exhaustively cover all …

  2. expressions - Meaning of "catch you on the flip side" - English ...

    Aug 8, 2011 · I guess it depends on the context. Yes, it was derived from the "flip side" of vinyl records, however it became a phrase equivalent to: "see you later/soon". But again, to me it …

  3. "See you in the funny papers": etymology and meaning

    Mar 12, 2013 · 7 Meaning See you in the funny paper [s] means "Goodbye, see you soon". A Dictionary of Catch Phrases (1986) by Eric Partridge and Paul Beale says: see you in the …

  4. When is it appropriate to use "see you later"?

    Oct 23, 2013 · I find that the phrase is used in all those situations, except that it always comes across as strange except in the first instance and stranger and more inappropriate as you go …

  5. Is the valediction "see you later, alligator" used in English?

    Sep 25, 2013 · I have been reading a book about real English expressions and idioms. The first chapter deals with greetings. According to the section On departure, See you later, alligator is …

  6. meaning - What does 'gotcha' mean? - English Language & Usage …

    Dec 10, 2010 · A somewhat-natural progression from the "I tricked you" meaning is gotcha used as a noun: this is a feature of a system (e.g. a programming language) which trips you up or …

  7. expressions - Terms and conditions apply meaning - English …

    Jul 20, 2016 · I listen to an advertisement on Toronto News Talk radio, and often hear the expression Terms and conditions apply at the end of the ad. It is spoken quickly. What does it …

  8. What is the proper usage of the phrase "due diligence"?

    A lawyer referring to the process of investigating a potential merger/investment might say: We need to perform due diligence. There is also business buzzword of "due diligence", derived …

  9. Can you say "see you then/there" when arranging a meeting?

    I am sending an e-mail to a colleague to arrange a meeting. In my e-mail I inform her where and when we can meet, and I would like to end the e-mail by saying something like "See you …

  10. Term for " [Idiom], [Rhyme]" like "See you later, alligator."

    Jul 25, 2022 · All along, what I've really been meaning to find is a description more concise (maybe even more technical) than "sayings like See you later, alligator". (I've edited the …