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To: Monkey Face

Good morning.

I just did the quiz at Merriam-Webster.com, and I missed a question because - get this! - they say both, “You’ve got another think coming,” and, “You’ve got another THING coming,” are correct! GAH!

In the same context, I mean. Of course, if part of your delivery was backordered, it would be correct to say, “You’ve got another thing coming next Friday.”


3,325 posted on 02/23/2020 3:05:36 AM PST by Tax-chick (You're only one book away from a very good mood. (Washington County, UT, Library)
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To: Tax-chick

*phew*

I am SO glad to know that I’m not the only person who is bothered by stuff like this!! I’ve never heard of “got another THING coming.” It defies logic unless used in the context you stated. GAH! Is right!

I just finished a 300 piece jigsaw to help my brain get started. Now I need to write a letter. Or two. I think.

Poor Gonzo. Almost as soon as I got into bed yesterday, I heard rain hitting the swamp cooler housing and figured I had better get out and put the plastic trash bag across the driver’s seat. When I got back in, I left my wet shoes by the door, and this morning when I went to put them on, Gonzo screamed at me. I had to bring them to the desk to put them on so he would stop. *sigh* One more day!


3,330 posted on 02/23/2020 4:07:25 AM PST by Monkey Face (Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons. ~~ FB ~~)
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