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| rusmeister wrote: |
Hey, Opex,
Of course I am familiar with the idiom - however, it is not self-defining. What it means is generally assumed by the speaker to be obvious to the listener. I am saying that it is not obvious in this case, and that it appears to be merely an attempt to establish an ad hoc superiority, where I see only difference - most likely between a Russian who "canadianized" and an American who "russified". I imagine there would be a lot more in common between us then you might think at a cursory glance. I guess the most relevant question would be "How old were you when you left?" ( I came to the USSR shortly after you left, intensifying my "mirror-image" experience. I was in my mid-twenties.) |
Rusmeister,
I see your point:) I left USSR in my early thirties. Now you should see how this idiom applies to me as far as Russia goes:) But I agree with you there must be a lot in common between us. I already thought about it after you mentioned your 20 year Russian experience. Here�s one for you we both love Russian ladies LOL. Well who knows we might meet one day:) But if it happens let�s have cognac to be honest with you I hate vodka:) What city are you in? |
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