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chained_bear commented on the word taken aback all standing
I just love this phrase. See mizen topgallant staysail for a usage.
March 5, 2008
reesetee commented on the word taken aback all standing
Yes! This is where "to be taken aback" comes from. :-)
March 5, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word taken aback all standing
Yes, I know, except I don't think it's always used as a complete phrase. Usually only taken aback by itself.
March 6, 2008
reesetee commented on the word taken aback all standing
Oh, I know you know--I think you're the Wordie who added the phrase in the first place. I was just proclaiming in solidarity. :-)
March 6, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word taken aback all standing
It sounds better this way, though, than in the shortened version. Hmm...
August 25, 2008
reesetee commented on the word taken aback all standing
True.
August 25, 2008