phrases that annoy you

by John Doe 80 Replies latest jw friends

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  John Doe

  You were using the word as a transitive verb. According to Merriam Webster, "effect" as a transitive verb has the following definitions:

  Main Entry:

  2 effect

  Function:

  transitive verb

  Date:

  1533

  1 : to cause to come into being 2 a : to bring about often by surmounting obstacles :accomplish <effect a settlement of a dispute> b : to put into operation <the duty of the legislature to effect the will of the citizens>

  Now, here is "affect" as a transitive verb:

  Main Entry:

  3 affect

  Function:

  transitive verb

  Etymology:

  Middle English, from affectus, past participle of afficere

  Date:

  15th century

  : to produce an effect upon: as a : to produce a material influence upon or alteration in <paralysis affected his limbs> b : to act upon (as a person or a person's mind or feelings) so as to effect a response :influence usage see effect So, you tell me, which definition fits?
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  AllTimeJeff

  Doe, do you have a job, or are you sentenced to 16 years in your parents basement?
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  John Doe

  Doe, do you have a job, or are you sentenced to 16 years in your parents basement?

  Are you really asking?
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  AllTimeJeff

  Are you really asking?

  Nah, not really. The mystery is sexy and all....
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  pseudoxristos

  My choice of the word effect had the desired affect, so it was the correct word for the situation. If you go back and read between the lines you may see the error of you're weighs.

  pseudo

  I'm just pulling your chain.

  I won't apologize, I'm sorry but, that's just the way I'm maid.
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  megs

  Girls who cannot complete a sentence without inserting the word "like" 5 times... "So, I was going to the mall, and I like saw John, and he looked soooo cool, I was like at a total loss for words, and you know, like, he is pretty cool, so I didn't want to like, say the wrong thing". Just shoot me already...
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  John Doe

  Nah, not really.

  I didn't think so.
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  AllTimeJeff

  I didn't think so.

  I thought better of it. The thought made me throw up a little bit in my mouth....
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  AllTimeJeff

  I want to apologize to Doe. Just trying to be funny. I was actually enjoying this thread. Carry on!
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  John Doe

  No problem Jeff. And I was doing so well--hadn't corrected any grammar in over a year. Sometimes I can't help myself. lol