Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/04/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks for the research Douglas ........................... and the confirmation that I understood the European tones. B. On 21-apr-2006, at 0:25, Douglas Sharp wrote: > Whole load of turkey-talk here > http://www.primapublishing.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19991130 > Douglas > > > Don Dory wrote: > >> Philippe, >> Well, here in Atlanta, it is a pretty frequently used aphorism >> used in >> conversation, used in adverts, and used in council. >> >> Don >> don.dory@gmail.com >> >> >> On 4/20/06, Philippe Orlent <philippe.orlent@pandora.be> wrote: >> >>> I'm working on an ad concept (in English) in which we are >>> visualising >>> proverbs. >>> Now I stumbled upon the expression 'Talking turkey.' and I >>> thought it >>> would be a funny one to visualize. >>> >>> But now I'm told (by not necesseraly native English or American >>> speakers) that it is a very little known proverb, only American and >>> only used in a familiar way. >>> I'm just wondering if this proverb is recognized by most of you who >>> are using Shakespeare's or one of the American Rationalists' >>> language. >>> >>> Looking forward to your answers. >>> Philippe >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information