"At the pleasure of the president"

Discussion in 'Linguistics' started by Syzygys, Mar 16, 2007.

  1. Syzygys As a mother, I am telling you Valued Senior Member

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    I would like to offer my services "at the pleasure of the president."

    Genji, are you with me?

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    What kind of moron invented this phrase? I bet this comes from Victorian England and refers to the king...
     
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  3. Zardozi Isvara.... . 1S Evil_Lau Registered Senior Member

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    It would my pleasure to bust your arse when the president is fired for having pleasure of lieing while in office.


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  5. Syzygys As a mother, I am telling you Valued Senior Member

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    Another newbie!!!!

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  7. Fraggle Rocker Staff Member

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    "Pleasure" is a Norman word, not a Saxon word. Perhaps that's royal jargon from France.
     
  8. Athelwulf Rest in peace Kurt... Registered Senior Member

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    I laughed when I saw this thread here. It looks like someone watches the Daily Show.

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    I sure hope he's not. Someone has to draw the line at pleasuring homicidal rednecks of the same sex.

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    I wouldn't be surprised if the first attested use was from Bush.
     

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