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whatdaheck



Joined: 24 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:37 am    Post subject: Talk nineteen to the dozen! Reply with quote
HI!
What does "talk nineteen to the dozen" mean? Exaggerate or what?
Thanks
Maham
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myprofe



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It means to talk very quickly.
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/edu/2002/03/19/stories/2002031900030201.htm
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah, it's British usage. No wonder I had never heard of it. Thanks Wink
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