duncan II Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Is it only sports commentators who use the phrase just about to mean just? Surely just about means almost? "He just about kept that in," means he nearly did, but it's overwhelmingly used to mean he just did. Rips my knitting but maybe I'm wrong. Just (just about) seems wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 You're right, they are wrong. We've had this discussion on here before and you'd be surprised at how many folk have been corrupted by these English commentators into thinking that they are right. Folk who really should know better (mainly English folk and youngsters who have been anglicized ). "Just about" means something almost happened but not quite. It's common sense really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 There was a whole thread about such things a couple of months back, for wanky football patter. I've noticed that CSKA Moscow have been getting the "Ike Athens" treatment and are now "siska Moscow" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Kev Umnio loves the BBC giving values in USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan II Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 You're right, they are wrong. We've had this discussion on here before and you'd be surprised at how many folk have been corrupted by these English commentators into thinking that they are right. Folk who really should know better (mainly English folk and youngsters who have been anglicized ). "Just about" means something almost happened but not quite. It's common sense really. Yeah, really weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 This is just about the worst thread I've ever read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the doomed Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Assume you were watching match of the day? Can't remember what match it was, thought the same myself. To me, in this context... Just kept in = success Just about kept in = failed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just about succeeded = failed Just about failed = succeeded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louch Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hotting up being used instead of heating up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hotting up being used instead of heating up Aye, that's just about as bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 This is just about the worst thread I've ever read. Very decent of you to say so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_Aberdeen Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Your John Motsons and Martin Tylers of this world have a lot to answer for. Edited December 21, 2015 by Stewart_Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Your John Motsons and Martin Tylers of this world have a lot to answer for. The pluarising of names of singular people, that goes on within football punditry, drives me fecking mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_Aberdeen Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 The pluarising of names of singular people, that goes on within football punditry, drives me fecking mental. I'm sure it makes you incandescent with rage. Another word you rarely hear outwith fitba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Fellow pro is quite a weird expression, almost exclusively used for spitting, which is apparently the worst thing you can do to a "fellow pro". I'd add the over use of "dressing room" or even worse the americanised "locker" or "changing" room. Always find it a bit weird, it's as if they spend all their time just hanging about in a room full of lockers sitting on a wooden bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Fellow pro is quite a weird expression, almost exclusively used for spitting, which is apparently the worst thing you can do to a "fellow pro". I'd add the over use of "dressing room" or even worse the americanised "locker" or "changing" room. Always find it a bit weird, it's as if they spend all their time just hanging about in a room full of lockers sitting on a wooden bench. Even worse when some careless bugger goes and "loses the dressing room". I mean a sock yes, possible even a boot. But an entire dressing room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_Aberdeen Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Fellow pro is quite a weird expression, almost exclusively used for spitting, which is apparently the worst thing you can do to a "fellow pro". I'd add the over use of "dressing room" or even worse the americanised "locker" or "changing" room. Always find it a bit weird, it's as if they spend all their time just hanging about in a room full of lockers sitting on a wooden bench. It's all about winning the football matches on the football pitch for the fans of the football club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 It's all about winning the football matches on the football pitch for the fans of the football club. at football, using the football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Kev Umnio loves the BBC giving values in USD. Oh fck that irritates me beyond all reasonable limits. Ive also had a rant on here about a commentator stating a keeper just about saved it, when he did in fact save it, the fact there was no fcking goal kinda gives it away. I also ranted at my boss today, he said his blood was literally boiling, WTF is wrong with people. Im convinced some people just try to irritate me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_Aberdeen Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Oh fck that irritates me beyond all reasonable limits. Ive also had a rant on here about a commentator stating a keeper just about saved it, when he did in fact save it, the fact there was no fcking goal kinda gives it away. I also ranted at my boss today, he said his blood was literally boiling, WTF is wrong with people. Im convinced some people just try to irritate me. Maybe his blood would cool down if his staff gave 110%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Leaving empty handed, was just said in the Arsenal v Man City game, of course Man City will leave empty handed if they get beat, but even if the won the game, they wouldnt literally be handed a physical three points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart_Aberdeen Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Leaving empty handed, was just said in the Arsenal v Man City game, of course Man City will leave empty handed if they get beat, but even if the won the game, they wouldnt literally be handed a physical three points. Martin Tyler's "only in DAEPL" whenever there's an injury time winner is infuriating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Maybe his blood would cool down if his staff gave 110%. Oh jesus christ man, are you trying to tempt me into an American style work related incident. I had my yearly review today, and I walked out before I hit him, at least 25% of my language consisted of variations of the word fck. Theres a very good chance I will be unemployed this time tomorrow, or possibly in jail for violence, or both. I was literally incandescent with rage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Maybe his blood would cool down if his staff gave 110%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Oh jesus christ man, are you trying to tempt me into an American style work related incident. I had my yearly review today, and I walked out before I hit him, at least 25% of my language consisted of variations of the word fck. Theres a very good chance I will be unemployed this time tomorrow, or possibly in jail for violence, or both. I was literally incandescent with rage. I hope you seen it as a light bulb moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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