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Posted by Phaedrine on June 9, 2006, 11:39 pm
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> Why do we say 'My pants are too long' , when it's just one pant? One
> rump, not two. Singular, not plural. Granted, there are two legs
> attached, but they are neither pant, nor are they rump;merely
> leg--er...legs.
> So: my pants is too long. Can you shorten
> them? Cea
Welcome back Cea...... very nice to see you posting again. :)
Phae
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I fear me you but warm the starved snake,
Who, cherished in your breasts, will sting your hearts. (Henry VI, Shakespeare)
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> rump, not two. Singular, not plural. Granted, there are two legs
> attached, but they are neither pant, nor are they rump;merely
> leg--er...legs.
> So: my pants is too long. Can you shorten
> them? Cea