LL-L "Idiomatica" 2004.01.29 (04) [E]

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From: Jim McManus <catmcman at pacbell.net>
Subject: sexing up

Hello:

I want to comment also on the term "sexing up".  A few weeks ago it
was mentioned here, and I believe, if I am remembering correctly,
that someone thought Americans also use this term.  Not at all, it is
a British term, at least I have only heard it spoken by Brits or in
reference to British news, most recently, in the Hutton report.  In
fact, when I listened to American reports after Dr. Kelly committed
suicide, there seemed to be a conscious attempt NOT to use this term,
but some other American equivalent.  I am not surprised at this, the
US is pretty puritanical, "sex" is a PG-13 word and would not be
allowed to be said on radio or TV before 8:00 pm.

tot ziens,

Janis

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