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#42728 Wed, 18 Aug 04 01:23 PM

Is this expression correct?
"speaking of which"
thanks

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Mister Micawber

#42736 Wed, 18 Aug 04 02:44 PM

The phrase is certainly common. Speaking of which, what do you imagine is wrong with it?

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'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

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#42855 Thu, 19 Aug 04 11:13 AM

I do not know why, but it sound weird. In which context would you use this expression? Thanks a lot

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Mister Micawber

#42885 Thu, 19 Aug 04 01:59 PM

'Gee it's been hot today, almost 40 degrees. Speaking of which [I.E. SPEAKING OF THAT TOPIC], did you hear that many Frenchmen died in 40-degree heat last year?'

'I saw your brother crossing the street yesterday. Speaking of which, he still owes me thirty dollars.'

'Everyone's expecting a close election again this time. Speaking of which, I read that they are changing the voting system in Florida.'

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Elena

#42887 Thu, 19 Aug 04 02:33 PM

I've just read that the interjection "gee" is an euphemism for Jesus (Merriam-Webster's D.)
New for me.

Elena

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Enjoying my English study

Mister Micawber

#42889 Thu, 19 Aug 04 02:49 PM

Historically, yes, Elena, but it is now used as such by very few. For most, 'gee' would be more accurately defined as 'oh', 'my goodness', etc.

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Elena

#42890 Thu, 19 Aug 04 03:01 PM

Thanks.

This time, Merriam-Webster's didn't explain to me the meaning of "et.al."
Please?

Few minutes later.
Now yes:

Etymology: Latin et alii (masc.), et aliae (fem.), or et alia (neut.) = and others

(Merriam-Webster's D.)

Elena