Snake IV said:
Hopefully not, because its grammatically incorrect. You have nothing...
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Hopefully not, because its grammatically incorrect. You have nothing...
Unless it's grammatically incorrect on purpose; i.e. a Tony Sopranoish "You gots nothin' to say here! Nothin'!" 
But if you're trying to write dialogue for an extremely pompous control freak, I'd go with "Not one of you has a say in this matter, nor any other!" Not perfect grammar, but close enough.
(Actually, I'd probably just have the pompous control freak bellow "Silence, you fools!" But that's just me. )
But if you're trying to write dialogue for an extremely pompous control freak, I'd go with "Not one of you has a say in this matter, nor any other!" Not perfect grammar, but close enough.
(Actually, I'd probably just have the pompous control freak bellow "Silence, you fools!" But that's just me.
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Snake IV said:
The problem is, as others have pointed out, this is grammatically incorrect. The only way to figure out the best way to express what it is you’re trying to say is to put in into it’s proper context.
Who is saying what and to whom will make a great difference in how it is expressed.
Joe
Hi! I revive this to ask our native english speakers what they would use to referer to journalists with pejorative slang. The "nosy" I've found in my dictionary doesn't seem to cope very well with my "fouille-merde", litterally "shit-rummager"...
The old term used to be muck-racker. I suppose it still fits, though it is out of fashion. I prefer the simple - a$$holes.Nil-The-Frogg said:
Hi, it's me again, with two questions at a time!
First: how would you call a door made of two panels, like this one? http://www.mayang.com/textures/perl/preview.pl?image=large_wooden_door_4152370.JPG I've found "stormdoor" in my dictionary, but for some obscure reason, it seems weird to me.
Secondly, I need to know how you call a specific rank of police officer in USA. In France, we have policemen in civil clothes that conduct investigations and are called "inspecteurs" (and now "lieutenants", AFAIK), I think you have the equivalent "inspector" and 'lieutnant" too. But I'm interested in the rank above, which is called "commissaire" here and is usually in charge of a police station. Would that be "superintendant"?
First: how would you call a door made of two panels, like this one? http://www.mayang.com/textures/perl/preview.pl?image=large_wooden_door_4152370.JPG I've found "stormdoor" in my dictionary, but for some obscure reason, it seems weird to me.
Secondly, I need to know how you call a specific rank of police officer in USA. In France, we have policemen in civil clothes that conduct investigations and are called "inspecteurs" (and now "lieutenants", AFAIK), I think you have the equivalent "inspector" and 'lieutnant" too. But I'm interested in the rank above, which is called "commissaire" here and is usually in charge of a police station. Would that be "superintendant"?
For the 1st - hmmm, if they had window panes in them, I would say they were called "French Doors" - usually two doors such as the one in the picture, but usually glass or full of windows and opening onto a patio or some such. Otherwise, I'd call them - a big wooden door.
For the second, I think you are looking for Detective as the plain clothes policement that investigates. As for the ranks, I'm not sure. I know some departments have Lt. and Captain, and some small towns have a police chief. There are also some cities that have commisioners and/or superintendants. I think it depends on where - the police forces in this country are localized to city, county and state levels. The Federal Police are the FBI.
For the second, I think you are looking for Detective as the plain clothes policement that investigates. As for the ranks, I'm not sure. I know some departments have Lt. and Captain, and some small towns have a police chief. There are also some cities that have commisioners and/or superintendants. I think it depends on where - the police forces in this country are localized to city, county and state levels. The Federal Police are the FBI.
Thanks!
So, no specific term for two-panels door? (we call them "double-porte") All right them, I'll use "door".
And I'll go with commissioner for my police station's chief.
You're very helpful coz!
So, no specific term for two-panels door? (we call them "double-porte") All right them, I'll use "door".
And I'll go with commissioner for my police station's chief.
You're very helpful coz!
For one single station, you might use Captain rather than Commish. Commissioner usually suggests a person that works for the city and has the entire police force to run, rather than just one station. They would answer to the Mayor and such.
And the highest "rank" I think is Captain in any one precinct, but I could be wrong. Anyone else have some ideas for him that may know more about law inforcement?
And the highest "rank" I think is Captain in any one precinct, but I could be wrong. Anyone else have some ideas for him that may know more about law inforcement?
Nil-The-Frogg said:Secondly, I need to know how you call a specific rank of police officer in USA. In France, we have policemen in civil clothes that conduct investigations and are called "inspecteurs" (and now "lieutenants", AFAIK), I think you have the equivalent "inspector" and 'lieutnant" too. But I'm interested in the rank above, which is called "commissaire" here and is usually in charge of a police station. Would that be "superintendant"?
Here's what a major city's police department would look like: This is for Chicago, Illinois, United States
Rank: Sworn Ranks in the Chicago Police Department are as follows:
Superintendent of Police
First Deputy Superintendent
Deputy Superintendent
Chief
Assistant Deputy Superintendent
Deputy Chief
Commander
Captain
Lieutenant, Inspector
* If your 'inspecteur' is fairly senior in rank, he belongs here.
Sergeant
Police Officer Assigned as Detective, Police Technician, Patrol Specialist, Investigator, Gang Crime Specialist, Police Agent, Traffic Specialist
* This would be a junior inspecteur - a detective or investigator on this list.
Police Officer
It's not clear how exactly the ranks divide up, but if you're looking for the inspector's immediate commander you probably want a captain or commander.
Nil-The-Frogg said:Thanks!
So, no specific term for two-panels door? (we call them "double-porte") All right them, I'll use "door".
Strangely enough they are called a double door.
Joe
How weird!Storey said:Strangely enough they are called a double door.
Joe
Thanks for the tip.
Looks like I've created this thread for my own personal use o
I have another question anyway. What expression would you use to explain that someone is making a half turn abruptly, just like a statue rotating on its base? I'm looking something equivalent to "se retourner d'un bloc" which I think could be literally: "to turn about (or "around ?") as a single block".
o I have another question anyway. What expression would you use to explain that someone is making a half turn abruptly, just like a statue rotating on its base? I'm looking something equivalent to "se retourner d'un bloc" which I think could be literally: "to turn about (or "around ?") as a single block".
Although it doesn't specifically state a 180-degree turn, the most applicable idiom would be, 'spun on his heel', I believe.
Vann
Vann
Yes - "swung around..." or "spun around..." would work.
It sounds as if you want to use it for a person as in, "His entire body turned smoothly on his heel as he stared down the little man that had come to..." or some such.
It sounds as if you want to use it for a person as in, "His entire body turned smoothly on his heel as he stared down the little man that had come to..." or some such.