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Well, this one reminds me of a fun one: nipping something in the bud
versus butt.

Doreen

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Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 2:35 PM
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Subject: Re: National cliche day

Hi Roger,

A few years ago one of my (forever anonymous) students wrote that "it's 
a doggy-dog world."

Graham

Roger Graves wrote:

> I have been asked to participate on a radio show tomorrow in a segment

> on cliches in honor of National Cliche Day. Does anybody out there 
> have any old chestnuts they would like to share? Any favourite student

> phrasings? I await your responses with baited breath.
>
> Roger Graves
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