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maako
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 Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:27 am Post subject: If I'm a rubber,you are glue???? |
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Hi teachers,
I saw this line in a TV drama.What does it mean?
Thanks
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Jintii
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It's something children say to each other in their arguments.
Children often call each other rude names. In reply, they might say "I'm rubber; you're glue. Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you!" It means that the rude name describes the child who said it, not the intended victim. |
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maako
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| Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:11 am Post subject: thank you very much! |
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Dear Jintii,
Wow!Now I understand that completely.
Thanks for your help!
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