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Phrases Which Mean The Same Thing, Except When They Don’t

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share

Dr_Paprika December 22, 2022, 7:42pm 21

There are a few good examples in this link.

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Oh, did I hurt your widdle feelings? The BBQ Pit	34	2592	November 1, 2001
Stupid phrases that must die! The BBQ Pit	99	3815	April 25, 2002