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ColoringFool

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6. Love Ya, But This Former English Teacher Says.....

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 07:57 AM

Nov 14

"YOU'RE FIRED!" = Two words!

Once a duet becomes a solo, the contraction = one word.
Contractions in English–How to Join Two Words to Become One – Common Ground International Language Services https://share.google/AikKezd1k3rqLWZy1

I share your long-overdue concept, though!

Maybe adding "YOU'RE INCARCERATED!" Or
"YOU'RE LYING IN STATE!" Heh.

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Wouldn't you love to see signs popping up all over with just three words [View all] malaise Nov 14 OP

Uh..... moose65 Nov 14 #1

You are fired malaise Nov 14 #2

I would use five words PJMcK Nov 14 #3

And right next to it should be another sign reading: MarineCombatEngineer Nov 14 #4

I'd also like to hear another three: GoCubsGo Nov 14 #5

Love Ya, But This Former English Teacher Says..... ColoringFool Nov 14 #6

You both win malaise Nov 14 #7

Contractions are a Democrat Hoax! surfered Nov 14 #8

Bon Voyage. usonian Nov 14 #9

Bwaaaaaah malaise Nov 14 #10