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missdaredevil



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:20 am    Post subject: fancy/character shop Reply with quote

It will tickle your fancy=It will inspire your imagination?


A *character shop*= a boutique shop?
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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It will tickle your fancy=It will inspire your imagination?

Yes. "Fancy" is just a variation of "fantasy," so imagination is closely connected. Anything that tickles your fancy does inspire you to think about it.

"I'm thinking we should go to Paris for Christmas. How does that tickle your fancy?"
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"I'm thinking we should go to Paris for Christmas. * How does that tickle your fancy?"*
How is the trip going to inspire you??

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