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a good / bad 'un
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martinHorut  #506141  Sun, 27 Apr 08 03:46 PM
 Hello,
what does it mean, if someone or something (a job) is a good / bad 'un? And what does the " 'un " stand for, if it stands for anything. Thanks.
  
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Philip  #506171  Sun, 27 Apr 08 05:07 PM
'-un' is a pronunciation variation of 'one', which refers to the job.  Considered non-standard in the US, limited to regional and cultural differences.
  
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h526306  #506609  Mon, 28 Apr 08 04:12 PM

When we say a man is a good'un,we mean that he is a good person,I think

  
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Grammar Geek  #506612  Mon, 28 Apr 08 04:17 PM
Yes.
  
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Anonymous  #506619  Mon, 28 Apr 08 04:30 PM
It means 'good one'

 

 
  
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