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How would you explain to someone learning English that describing someone as “anal retentive” or as a “tight ass” means two different things?

How would you explain to someone learning English that describing someone as “anal retentive” or as a “tight ass” means two different things?

  • blisterguy

    Posted 4 years, 1 month ago (Source)
    How would you explain to someone learning English that describing someone as “anal retentive” or as a “tight ass” means two different things?
    • Chadd Nervigg

      Posted 4 years, 1 month ago (Source)
      @blisterguy English idioms are basically just a string of syllables with a meaning. The source words are often more misleading than helpful in understanding them. Don't even try.



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