stop being a wuss

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Locika  #445542  Fri, 23 Nov 07 05:55 PM

Hi,

these sentences appeared in a discussion. I have no idea, what is going on. If it is more clear for you, please share it with me. Thanks a lot. Locika

- If you're a home grown Texan, as you say, stop being a wuss.

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- I usually try avoiding places where I might get into a "me or them" situation that's all. No wuss here...

  
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Clive  #445551  Fri, 23 Nov 07 06:15 PM

Hi,

A 'wuss' is slang for a cowardly, weak, ineffectual person. It's not entirely a polite term. Don't say it to your grandmother, or to Queen Elizabeth, or in a job interview.

- If you're a home grown Texan, as you say, stop being a wuss. The meaining is that native-born texans are strong people.

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- I usually try avoiding places where I might get into a "me or them" situation that's all.  A 'me or them' situation refers to a dangerous situation, where someone must lose (perhaps even their life).

No wuss here... I am not a weak coward.

Clive

  
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Locika  #445580  Fri, 23 Nov 07 07:50 PM

Oh, thanks a lot Clive,

I was just about thinking in using it tomorrow as I am  organizing a tea party for Elisabeth and others to her 60th wedding anniversary in my castle here. Well, again thank you, I will not welcome her with this title.

Great explanation, it makes sense to me now.

kind regards

Locika

  
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