Words & Wordplay - November 2006

Some say "it begs the question" means that the question is posed and should be answered. For example - "It begs the question - what will Democrats do now that they're in power?"

But I've heard others say that this is a common misinterpretation of the phrase, and what it really means is you're "begging off" or hoping to avoid answering the question. Which is correct?

2006-11-16 04:26:29 · 4 answers · asked by Stretchy McSlapNuts 3

What do people mean when they say 'Its only me!' as they leave a voice mail or enter a room where you are?

What is the subtext to that phrase?

2006-11-16 04:05:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-16 03:20:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Provision of training to enable teachers, coaches, recreation and health care staff, and other school and community personnel to promote lifelong physical activity among young people must be provided

2006-11-16 03:04:48 · 7 answers · asked by Dr. Pepper 1

2006-11-16 03:03:23 · 7 answers · asked by leonripin2004 1

2006-11-16 03:02:25 · 3 answers · asked by princess-of-somany 3

Answer will be revealed 2morow

2006-11-16 02:21:34 · 19 answers · asked by Bhavin R 1

2006-11-16 02:19:57 · 1 answers · asked by steve 1

Help please!

2006-11-16 02:07:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-16 01:29:37 · 15 answers · asked by monjka l 2

is there a way to know the meaning of a sentence? like we look at the dictionary for a word meaning...is there any way to check out the meaning of a sentence?????

2006-11-16 01:24:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks.

2006-11-16 01:23:22 · 4 answers · asked by runnerdx 1

2006-11-16 01:19:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-16 01:03:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-16 00:53:05 · 23 answers · asked by John H 2

i just wanna knoww.. lol

2006-11-16 00:45:12 · 1 answers · asked by Tiibii 2

it's an english word.

2006-11-16 00:41:55 · 6 answers · asked by eagleyes 1

it's an english word.

2006-11-16 00:40:23 · 7 answers · asked by eagleyes 1

2006-11-16 00:40:18 · 3 answers · asked by teena a 1

2006-11-16 00:16:22 · 10 answers · asked by davewopp 1

or plz tell me the antonym for best man. it is for my home work.

2006-11-16 00:11:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-15 23:52:41 · 12 answers · asked by vidhyamythili 1

2006-11-15 23:47:05 · 6 answers · asked by lawrence s 2

I'm making a research paper on the evolution of language, from archaic to slang. I need ideas.. and really, what do you call the poetic language used by Shakespeare in his sonnets? I figured that I musn't use "archaic language" to refer to it. :D

Any help about how and why languages evolve will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!! :D

2006-11-15 23:38:26 · 2 answers · asked by missbrightside 2

2006-11-15 23:24:48 · 11 answers · asked by The Way 4

2006-11-15 23:00:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard its if a man follows a women all the time if true

can also a woman stalk a man what do they mean

2006-11-15 22:37:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-15 22:23:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

As you may already know, the renovations of the sales office began last week. For the duration of this project, I have implemented a change in our hours of operation. Our new hours will be from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. I’m a bit concerned for the safety of anyone who may be in the building other than during these times. There are potential dangers in a building that is under construction. Especially if the construction crew doesn’t know you are in the building.

In order to be sure the construction crew is aware that you are in the building, I am asking you to sign in with the security office during non business hours. In addition, the construction crew has requested you use the front entrance, as opposed to the east or west entrances.

2006-11-15 22:23:56 · 3 answers · asked by k9resq 3

Probably not a real word, but how would you spell the that sound?

2006-11-15 21:56:06 · 10 answers · asked by hmturner2003 1