To: Robert_Paulson2
Main Entry: em·i·nent
Pronunciation: 'e-m&-n&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eminent-, eminens, present participle of eminEre to stand out, from e- + -minEre; akin to Latin mont-, mons mountain -- more at MOUNT
Date: 15th century
1 : standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted : CONSPICUOUS
2 : jutting out : PROJECTING
3 : exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : PROMINENT
synonym see FAMOUS
To: snippy_about_it
so their attacks are "famous" not "at any moment?"
or is it conspicous... now I am really confused.
Hey... the part I get is the US OR THEM part.
It's kinda like the for us or agin' us line... easy simple and self-instructive. that is, the saying determines the prudent course of action.
My english is not perfect... I was just asking those who know... fwiw. Imminent is right, right?
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