Romeo Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 13 hours ago, HibsFan said: LincolnHearts absolutely losing the plot because some folk are smart enough to make a few quid off their own team being useless from time to time I put -2 on for Barcelona playing us last year, just scraped over the line with that bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Expect a mass clearout in the summer, so I hope he is given the whole of next season at least. Me too, it'll be nice to see Hearts back in the second tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 51 minutes ago, Ross. said: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/literally literally adverb 1In a literal manner or sense; exactly. ‘the driver took it literally when asked to go straight over the roundabout’ ‘tiramisu, literally translated ‘pull-me-up’’ informal Used for emphasis while not being literally true. ‘I was literally blown away by the response I got’ Usage In its standard use literally means ‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a non-literal or exaggerated sense’, as for example in I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally. In recent years an extended use of literally (and also literal) has become very common, where literally (or literal) is used deliberately in non-literal contexts, for added effect, as in they bought the car and literally ran it into the ground. This use can lead to unintentional humorous effects (we were literally killing ourselves laughing) and is not acceptable in formal contexts, though it is widespread. SJC has used the word correctly within the context of his point, c***s. No. This slippage is not acceptable. Literally means literally. Literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Disgraceful to see a team lying down and shipping five goals to hand Celtic the title, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 34 minutes ago, Monkey Tennis said: No. This slippage is not acceptable. Literally means literally. Literally. It's not slippage, it's the evolution of language. Or the b*****disation. Whatever the case, society has pandered to the ignorant and as a result SJC is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 So we're at a stage where literally might not literally mean literally, although literally may mean figuratively, which literally doesn't mean literally - it's literally the opposite. English language is a b*****d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 minute ago, deej said: So we're at a stage where literally might not literally mean literally, although literally may mean figuratively, which literally doesn't mean literally - it's literally the opposite. English language is a b*****d Literally does mean literally, but there are literally a few ways in which you can mean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 26 minutes ago, Ross. said: It's not slippage, it's the evolution of language. Or the b*****disation. Whatever the case, society has pandered to the ignorant and as a result SJC is correct. No. I'm not having it. Never surrender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Monkey Tennis said: No. I'm not having it. Never surrender. No Surrender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Is Tynecastle Celtics lowest ticket allocation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 24 minutes ago, deej said: So we're at a stage where literally might not literally mean literally, although literally may mean figuratively, which literally doesn't mean literally - it's literally the opposite. English language is a b*****d The English language is wonderful and its evolution is a thing of beauty. This however, is simply wrong. Sometimes, a stance needs taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, KnightswoodBear said: No Surrender? Absolutely. Never. Never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Have the mindless thugs who were trying to attack Lustig been identified and banned yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just now, Romeo said: Have the mindless thugs who were trying to attack Lustig been identified and banned yet? I'm more concerned with the vile attacks on the language, which others are prepared to defend. Despicable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Just now, Monkey Tennis said: I'm more concerned with the vile attacks on the language, which others are prepared to defend. Despicable. ^^^ Literally seething Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, Romeo said: ^^^ Literally seething Close actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, Romeo said: Have the mindless thugs who were trying to attack Lustig been identified and banned yet? Why were Celtic fans trying to attack their own player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Ross. said: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/literally literally adverb 1In a literal manner or sense; exactly. ‘the driver took it literally when asked to go straight over the roundabout’ ‘tiramisu, literally translated ‘pull-me-up’’ informal Used for emphasis while not being literally true. ‘I was literally blown away by the response I got’ Usage In its standard use literally means ‘in a literal sense, as opposed to a non-literal or exaggerated sense’, as for example in I told him I never wanted to see him again, but I didn't expect him to take it literally. In recent years an extended use of literally (and also literal) has become very common, where literally (or literal) is used deliberately in non-literal contexts, for added effect, as in they bought the car and literally ran it into the ground. This use can lead to unintentional humorous effects (we were literally killing ourselves laughing) and is not acceptable in formal contexts, though it is widespread. SJC has used the word correctly within the context of his point, c***s. Of course I'm right, I'm an English teacher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 43 minutes ago, Gaz FFC said: Is Tynecastle Celtics lowest ticket allocation? Definitely look it on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Ross. said: It's not slippage, it's the evolution of language. Or the b*****disation. Whatever the case, society has pandered to the ignorant and as a result SJC is correct. I was listening to an English language expert last year who was describing 'literally' and basically said the same thing. He said although it started off being used incorrectly, it has become so common that it has become an accepted defintion and that is how language evolves, as you said. Unfortunately he went on to say that this is what is going to happen with 'would of/could of/should of' due to it being so widely used despite it being fundamentally wrong. I've never been involved in an uprising, a protest or even so much as held a placard, but I am prepared to martyr myself to prevent this from happening. PM me if anyone wants to join the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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