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January 28, 2016 7:43 pm  #21


Re: Britpick Resources

I have a question, since it was something that came to mind when I was thinking about a fic I might write.  Sorry if this is a bit vulgar (though I suppose that's subjective).

If something is very unpleasant/bad/etc. in North America we'll say it "sucks." Some people say "blows," but generally "suck" is used.  Is this used in the UK or their an equivalent phrase that's different?



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January 28, 2016 7:44 pm  #22


Re: Britpick Resources

We use 'sucks', too....part of  the U.S international takeover!  Tee Hee.

Possibly  a politer version would be ' it's pants'. 

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January 28, 2016 7:52 pm  #23


Re: Britpick Resources

OK, thanks.  I was thinking and then all of a sudden went "Wait...do they even say that in the UK?" I couldn't think of anything that could take its place or why you wouldn't use it, but I wasn't sure.

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November 30, 2016 8:35 pm  #24


Re: Britpick Resources

I think Ofcom's report on offensive language might be useful as a list of British swear words for Sherlock fanfic writers. Warning, offensive language
https://m0.joe.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/30175419/Filth1.jpg
https://m0.joe.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/30175516/Filth2.jpg

Found the source
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/91625/OfcomQRG-AOC.pdf

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