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- Yitzock
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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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- besleybean
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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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- Yitzock
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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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- ukaunz
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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 
Found the source
Last edited by ukaunz (November 30, 2016 8:42 pm)
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