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This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope.
The word has been around since the mid-19th century. Intended as a pejorative, the word is not commonly used today, though it retains that connotation. [2] [3] The term is thought to have originated in the 1850s as lime-juicer, [4] later shortened to "limey", [5] and was originally used as a derogatory word for sailors in the Royal Navy.
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Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
The 'war' between parents/teachers and their children, typified by: The Beano and The Dandy, comics of publisher D C Thomson; Just William, books by Richmal Crompton; Molesworth books by Geoffrey Willans and illustrated by Ronald Searle; St Trinian's books and films also originated by Ronald Searle; Kevin and Perry in Harry Enfield and Chums
In the context of a relationship, it may also refer to traits of honesty, loyalty, romanticism, courtesy, and respect. When used negatively, a nice guy implies a man who is unassertive or otherwise unattractive. The opposite of a genuine "nice guy" is commonly described as a "jerk", a term for a mean, selfish and uncaring person.
During the War of the Five Kings, the Tickler tortures a variety of peasants, whilst attempting to gain information on the Brotherhood Without Banners. He is the first man killed by the assassin Jaqen H'ghar as part of his debt to Arya Stark. Bernadette (portrayed by Sara Dylan) A handmaiden of Sansa Stark, and later Cersei Lannister. When ...
The issue of U and non-U could have been taken lightheartedly, but at the time many took it very seriously. This was a reflection of the anxieties of the middle class in Britain of the 1950s, recently emerged from post-war austerities. In particular the media used it as a launch pad for many stories, making much more out of it than was first ...