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Very often, I notice here some seniors writing "Enough said!" at the end of their posts. What does that mean? Does that mean they don't want any further discussions on it?
Last edited by Aquarius_Girl; 01-11-2011 at 11:40 PM.
Very often, I notice here some seniors writing "Enough said!" at the end of their posts. What does that mean? Does that mean they don't want any further discussions on it?
Yes. They think what has been posted is satisfactory and that adding anything to it is unnecessary.
Last edited by lupusarcanus; 01-12-2011 at 04:01 AM.
and I know of one thread where I have found it to be rude!
IMHO, It is not rude in the sense that one part of the discussion taking place decides that his ( her ) contribution is no longer necessary... and this decision in not an act of imposition since it does not affect other parts... it is instead an act of free will...
IMHO, It is not rude in the sense that one part of the discussion taking place decides that his ( her ) contribution is no longer necessary... and this decision in not an act of imposition since it does not affect other parts... it is instead an act of free will...
I thought e.g. if I say, Enough said, it would mean, that I don't want to listen now, so don't speak!
I thought e.g. if I say, Enough said, it would mean, that I don't want to listen now, so don't speak!
That would indeed be rude. What I meant was something along the lines:
"There's nothing else to be said here - it's down to you now to take our advice and fix the problem. There's nothing else we can do for you here."
AFAIK "enough said" comes after disclosing enough about some improper situation that the impropriety is obvious. It's in there with "nudge, nudge", "wink, wink" and "a nod's as good as a wink to a blind man".
I could say something, but I know I probably shouldn't...
EDIT: On topic: I notice that "enough said" is also used in a context of something supposedly being so obvious that nothing more needs to be said about the given topic.
Another question, although maybe it's a bit hard because it's about pronunciation and this is a written medium: what would be the proper pronunciation of the words either and neither? Is it "ee-ther" - "nee-ther", or "i-ther" - "ni-ther" ("i" as in "I")? Or is it any other pronunciation?
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Hungry ghost; 01-12-2011 at 05:44 PM.
Reason: Corrected a typo
Another question, although maybe it's a bit hard because it's about pronunciation and this is a written medium: what would be the proper pronunciation of the words either and neither? Is it "ee-ther" - "nee-ther", or "i-ther" - "ni-ther" ("i" as in "I")? Or is it any other pronunciation?
Thanks in adavance.
While both versions are correct, the first pronunciation tends to be more common in American English, whereas the second one is more commonly used in Britain.
While both versions are correct, the first pronunciation tends to be more common in American English, whereas the second one is more commonly used in Britain.
HTH
Ok, pretty much what I guessed.
Thanks for answering
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