Not the cat on the mat, then?

I don't think it's used that way in BrE, Goldmund; perhaps for informal notes

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I agree - it is a very offensive word. Another similar word ,which has the same meaning, and is often wrongly thought to be less offensive is tw*t. This is also very offensive. Best not to use either of them

Welcome back Khoff. Hope you feel better soon.

Welcome, jd. also if u think about we have some of the best education u can get in the world I think you mean "you"

Do you have a question? Which words?

Welcome to the forums Claudia 1. I'd say "wave over", but I think either might be acceptable. 2. It depends whether you are speaking of "a commission" as a group, or as a collection of individulas. Post:88951 3. I think you need to

many happy returns for tomorrow.

So you don't say "Marrel-bone"? You may be thinking of a famous dog food, CJ - "enriched with marrelbone jelly"