Send me your cliches
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Send me your cliches
I thought I'd finally "let the cat out of the bag", I'm building a list of cliches used in the RAF. If you've got some good ones or just fancy a look visit www.rafcliches.co.uk
If youve got a good one thats not on the site either email it to me via the website or post it below.
thanks,
BelixA
If youve got a good one thats not on the site either email it to me via the website or post it below.
thanks,
BelixA
Last edited by BelixA; 9th Jan 2004 at 22:54.
Some of your list would appear to be Service similies rather than cliches? But best of luck. Here's are some more for you:
"I hear what you say"
"Not up for discussion"
..and of course "No-one will be worse off as a result"
"I hear what you say"
"Not up for discussion"
..and of course "No-one will be worse off as a result"
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A selection from the old 241 OCU (VC10) Phrase Book:
In my day
Bottom line
Ticks in boxes
Put this one to bed
Simulator update
Touch base
Belfast
At this moment in time
Inter alia
Re-invent the wheel
Point of contact
Don't say "Whoops" say "Spoilers"
Bailiwick
Safe pair of hands
Heads up
Heads down
Heads above water
Press to test
When I was on Belfasts/Comets/Britannias/Wapitis
Blah blah blah.
In my day
Bottom line
Ticks in boxes
Put this one to bed
Simulator update
Touch base
Belfast
At this moment in time
Inter alia
Re-invent the wheel
Point of contact
Don't say "Whoops" say "Spoilers"
Bailiwick
Safe pair of hands
Heads up
Heads down
Heads above water
Press to test
When I was on Belfasts/Comets/Britannias/Wapitis
Blah blah blah.
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Right, heads up & pay attention,
I think we need to hit the ground running, keep our eye on the ball, and make sure that we are singing off the same song-sheet. At the end of the day it is not a level playing field and the goalposts may move; if they do, someone may have to pick it up and run with it. We therefore must have a golf bag of options hot-to-trot from the word "go". It is your train set but we cannot afford to leave it on the back burner; we've got a lot of irons in the fire right now.
We will need to un-stick a few potential poo traps but it all depends on the flash-to-bang time and fudge factor allowed. Things may end up slipping to the left and, if they do, we will need to run a tight ship. I don't want to reinvent the wheel but we must get right into the weeds on this one. If push comes to shove, we may have to up-stumps and then we'll be in a whole new ball game.
I suggest we test the water with a few warmers in the bank. If we can produce the goods then we are cooking with gas. If not, then we are in a world of hurt. I don't want to die in a ditch over it but we could easily end up in a flat spin if people start getting twitchy.
To that end, I want to get around the bazaars and make sure the movers and shakers are on side from day one. If you can hit me with your shopping list I can take it to the head honchos and start the ball rolling. I know you're not the sharpest tool in the box and may be a few sandwiches short of a picnic, but together we'll be the best thing since sliced bread.
There is light at the end of the tunnel and I think we have backed a winner here. If it gets blown out of the water, however, I will be throwing a track. So get your feet into my in-tray and give me chapter and verse as to how you see things panning out. As long as our ducks are in a row I think the ball will stay in play and we can come up smelling of roses.
Before you bomb-burst and throw smoke it is imperative we nail our colours to the mast and look at the big picture. We've got to march to the beat of the drum. We are on a sticky wicket, we'll need to play with a straight bat and watch out for fastballs.
I've been on permanent send for long enough and I've had my ten pence worth. I don't want to rock the boat or teach anyone to suck eggs. We must keep this firmly in our sight picture and not under our hats or it will fall between the cracks. If the cap fits, wear it, but it may seem like pushing fog uphill with a sharp stick.
Did you all get that?
I think we need to hit the ground running, keep our eye on the ball, and make sure that we are singing off the same song-sheet. At the end of the day it is not a level playing field and the goalposts may move; if they do, someone may have to pick it up and run with it. We therefore must have a golf bag of options hot-to-trot from the word "go". It is your train set but we cannot afford to leave it on the back burner; we've got a lot of irons in the fire right now.
We will need to un-stick a few potential poo traps but it all depends on the flash-to-bang time and fudge factor allowed. Things may end up slipping to the left and, if they do, we will need to run a tight ship. I don't want to reinvent the wheel but we must get right into the weeds on this one. If push comes to shove, we may have to up-stumps and then we'll be in a whole new ball game.
I suggest we test the water with a few warmers in the bank. If we can produce the goods then we are cooking with gas. If not, then we are in a world of hurt. I don't want to die in a ditch over it but we could easily end up in a flat spin if people start getting twitchy.
To that end, I want to get around the bazaars and make sure the movers and shakers are on side from day one. If you can hit me with your shopping list I can take it to the head honchos and start the ball rolling. I know you're not the sharpest tool in the box and may be a few sandwiches short of a picnic, but together we'll be the best thing since sliced bread.
There is light at the end of the tunnel and I think we have backed a winner here. If it gets blown out of the water, however, I will be throwing a track. So get your feet into my in-tray and give me chapter and verse as to how you see things panning out. As long as our ducks are in a row I think the ball will stay in play and we can come up smelling of roses.
Before you bomb-burst and throw smoke it is imperative we nail our colours to the mast and look at the big picture. We've got to march to the beat of the drum. We are on a sticky wicket, we'll need to play with a straight bat and watch out for fastballs.
I've been on permanent send for long enough and I've had my ten pence worth. I don't want to rock the boat or teach anyone to suck eggs. We must keep this firmly in our sight picture and not under our hats or it will fall between the cracks. If the cap fits, wear it, but it may seem like pushing fog uphill with a sharp stick.
Did you all get that?
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As long as we all think outside the box, I am sure we will all be home in time for tea and medals.
Just remember, there is no I in team (but there is a M and an E!), and there is an US in a n u s.
Operation CERTAIN DEATH anyone?
This is a body bag senario...
Just remember, there is no I in team (but there is a M and an E!), and there is an US in a n u s.
Operation CERTAIN DEATH anyone?
This is a body bag senario...