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Kidon

Kidon

Bulgaria

January 26, 2008

We've all heard statements that let us know immediately that the speaker was not quite telling the whole truth.
See if you recognise any of the following everyday examples.

"It's nothing much. Your fuse box just needs to be rewired."
Translation: "Prepare to move into a hotel."

"This dress will make you look slimmer."

Translation: "And your purse, too."

"You'll need to see the hygienist."

Translation: "Stand closer to the brush when cleaning your teeth."

"I've got my best mechanic working on it."

Translation: "He's sitting on the bumper eating lunch , and I can't make him do anything until his break is over."

And my favorite one:
"Your call is important to us."
Translation: "We have already made a profit on this sale, and we're not going to spend it by hiring people to answer stupid questions or listen to your whine. We'll just give you some bad music to listen to, and wait until you get bored."

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