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imchongjun
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 Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:38 am Post subject: British-British |
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While reading a novel, I came across this expression:
He had a very British-British accent...
Why is "British" repeated? Is this just for emphasis? |
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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I would say that is the intention.
However, Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales. Within those three entities there is a variety of different accents, so it doesn't really make much sense. |
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imchongjun
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| Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:29 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you, pugachevV, for your comment! |
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:46 am Post subject: |
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| You are welcome. |
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