Post #4373355
2026-07-29 13:11 UTC
@idoubtit@mstdn.social Aww well, a phrase from my English degree: context is key.
(Between you you'd have to share enough of it for their meaning to get through.)
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@JeffGrigg@mastodon.social 2026-07-31 22:12
@miblo@mas.to @idoubtit@mstdn.social “Yes, I did /reɪz/ the barn to the same level as the house.“” “What did you do to the house?” “Nothing. Nothing at all.” “What was the condition of the house at that time?” “Same as when I got there.” “Again, what was the condition of the house when you got there?” “That wasn't really my concern.” 😈