have you thought about how often we use this phrase! It was brought to my attention by a child I work with who repeats it frequently! Now I'm looking for some alternatives- how many are there!
2007-05-21 22:38:28 · 11 answers · asked by emily_jane2379 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Shift it.
Move!
Last one's a stinker
Quick, quick, likkety split (think that one was in Mary Poppins)
2007-05-21 22:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by The Wandering Blade 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't like this phrase. I was disappointed when I heard Jeremy Paxman using it repeatedly on University Challenge. I much preferred Bamber Gascoigne's 'Have to hurry you'.
2007-05-21 23:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally never use it.
As an alternative, you could say "Go on, then..." which isn't that much different, is it? come on sounds somewhat impatient though, and go on then, sounds more encouraging, I think.
Alternatives, depending on situation/context.
Come on , Then
Go on, then,
What do you think?
Hmmm?
Let's try this?
I'll leave you to do it for yourself?
2007-05-21 22:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by Balaboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's the military version:
Hut! Hut! Hut!
2007-05-21 22:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi lets go are we ready ! good luck
2007-05-24 01:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by WTamSP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lets be off
go on, if you think tou can
let it commence!
if you must
2007-05-21 23:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's be off then.
2007-05-21 22:45:22 · answer #7 · answered by LISA H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use "quick sticks" don't know why but i do lol!!
2007-05-22 00:07:39 · answer #8 · answered by Penny K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your ready!
2007-05-21 22:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by glen w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
......as in 'put your dukes up'?
2007-05-22 07:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by monkeymoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋