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Old 17th Feb 2013, 18:32
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Midland 331
 
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Oh dear. I thought it was just me...

My 16-year-old lad is sick of me asking him to "Call when ready" when I'm giving him a lift somewhere and waiting to leave the house.

I often ask my wife to "squawk ident." when I don't know which room she's in.

"Report Cabin Secure" used to feature lots when I had a nine-seat 4x4 chock-full of ankle-biters.

Sadly, reversing out of a parking bay is often referred to as "push-back". This seems bizarre when used in the car park at Aldi. (Her) "What are you waiting for?". (Me) "I'm waiting for that Mini to come out of the cul-de-sac, then I'll be clear to push". Sadly spotterish.

I actually find the phrases usefully concise and precise.

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