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Kabu

I love this post.  I can relate and empathize,  because I am married to a woman from Thailand.  The differences between different countries that speak English, are magnified when an American tries to share his entire life with a woman from a country that shares nothing in culture, religion, government, etc.  It has proven to be very difficult, but also very rewarding when we are able to make a connection.

I can understand your explanation of "Good Innings",  which originates from the game of cricket,  when I think of the game of baseball.  In baseball,  it is essentially the same process,  where one team is "in" and one team is "out", and only the "in" team can score points.  Come to think of it, the same concept is present in many games,  from volleyball to tennis to ping-pong......  you must first earn the right to be "IN",  before you can score any points. 

American Football is quite different, because either team can score points at any time, whether they are in possession of the ball or not,  which might explain its huge popularity.  It can be explosive and shocking,  with a team's fortune being changed in just a few seconds,  by an interception, a fumble,  etc.  

It is a fascinating subject,  and I thank you for your post about it.  Cheers 

 

 

posted by GoldenMean on December 7, 2018 at 3:51 AM | link to this | reply

Kabu that saying must have started when cricket was first played. I remember it beimg said when I was a boychap. Along with its cold enough for a walking stick. Take care.

posted by C_C_T on December 7, 2018 at 1:36 AM | link to this | reply

Kabu

Thank you for explaining the saying. I would not have understood it at all. I'm still not sure of cricket's in and out rules but I sort of get it. lol. 'Take-away' food is what they call it these days, and yes, one does take it away from the restaurant. 

posted by Sea_Gypsy on December 6, 2018 at 2:19 PM | link to this | reply

Speaking of languages, Grandson Michael and his girlfriend just arrived in Ireland today for a couple of weeks (actually a little more since they are planning Christmas there).  I'll bet he's having a blast understanding what they are saying.

posted by TAPS. on December 6, 2018 at 1:21 PM | link to this | reply

I love hearing the story of meanings behind slang, or the sayings

people in a region use as shorthand in conversation that mean nothing to anyone who isn't familiar, even though they speak the same basic language.  Expressions. 

posted by Pat_B on December 6, 2018 at 1:10 PM | link to this | reply

"inny"  or "outty".....I would think you are talking about navels.......

posted by Corbin_Dallas on December 6, 2018 at 11:56 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks for the response....

posted by Corbin_Dallas on December 6, 2018 at 11:52 AM | link to this | reply