American expressions…
October 24th, 2006 by jennemede
…I will never understand:
1. Touch and go: To mean uncertainty. A naval expression, apparently.
Eg. Suzy’s condition is touch and go. The doctors say it could go either way.
2. Flatware: Dinnerware, forks, spoons and serving implements. ‘Flat’ because they lie flat. We call them cutlery or utensils.
Posted in Imperfect America
October 25th, 2006 at 8:11 pm
I think a lot of it has to do with location as well, after all, the US is pretty big. We use “silverware” or “utensils” here - never heard of flatware or tough and go.
October 27th, 2006 at 1:57 am
Touch and go: To mean uncertainty. A naval expression, apparently.
Well, this expression (Malaysia version) takes a whole new meaning. Touch and Go has a different meaning in Malaysia.