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Jewel · 25-04-2004, 07:07 PM

what's the most common meaning for these two phrases?

"to have one's own take on something"

and

"the deck is stacked against somebody/something"

Sternly · 25-04-2004, 07:30 PM

FIRST TIME I HEARD THOSE!!

Jewel · 25-04-2004, 07:39 PM

Even Doogie isn't sure about #2, how are we supposed to know?

StupidIntel · 25-04-2004, 07:50 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jewel
"to have one's own take on something"

To interpret something in your own way? (thats how i see it)

:

Quote:
"the deck is stacked against somebody/something"

This one's a little hard to explane... when you're me

Say someone needs to do something (... I can't think of an example of when this would be said...), but there are obstacles in their way.

hm... I need to think of an example!

Say I have a final coming up... I really need to study, but i have to work everyday and babysit and I'm sick. I'm so busy that the test comes and I never had a chance to study... thats a really poor example and it probably wouldn't be used for that. But you get the idea. (i hope)

Jewel · 25-04-2004, 07:53 PM

Thanks

StupidIntel · 25-04-2004, 08:18 PM

musiclover · 25-04-2004, 08:33 PM

hmmm surprising...

i know meanings of both those. and i agree with what SI said for both.

for first one... basically: be original; have your own point of view toward something. Don't parrot out what a movie critic said about a certain movie, do your own analysis...

deck is stacked against you... that comes from playing cards: if you have all the good cards with you, then you have the 'deck of cards' so to speak and your opponent has it stacked against his hand.
thus, in the figure of speech, it means, a certain situation is such that you would have a pretty tough going.

Sternly · 25-04-2004, 11:39 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jewel
Even Doogie isn't sure about #2, how are we supposed to know?

UUHHHHH SORRY MISSY!

:/

DoogieJ · 26-04-2004, 12:45 AM

hmmm how she wrote the 1st one isn't how she wrote it on MSN, it makes sense here lol...and I know what it means.

musiclover · 26-04-2004, 12:51 AM

hahahaha an English/Language student not communicating properly! how ironic!

Leaver · 26-04-2004, 12:48 PM

25-04-2004, 07:07 PM	#1
Jewel Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,140 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	question what's the most common meaning for these two phrases? "to have one's own take on something" and "the deck is stacked against somebody/something" __________________ ¤¤¤¤ Only you have the power to move me ¤¤¤¤ I love my big teddy bear Doogie, he boogies my world All hail cow smurfette Lea! You stole the sun from my heart...

25-04-2004, 07:39 PM	#3
Jewel Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,140 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Even Doogie isn't sure about #2, how are we supposed to know? __________________ ¤¤¤¤ Only you have the power to move me ¤¤¤¤ I love my big teddy bear Doogie, he boogies my world All hail cow smurfette Lea! You stole the sun from my heart...

25-04-2004, 07:50 PM	#4
StupidIntel Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,706 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: question Quote: Originally Posted by Jewel "to have one's own take on something" To interpret something in your own way? (thats how i see it) : Quote: "the deck is stacked against somebody/something" This one's a little hard to explane... when you're me Say someone needs to do something (... I can't think of an example of when this would be said...), but there are obstacles in their way. hm... I need to think of an example! Say I have a final coming up... I really need to study, but i have to work everyday and babysit and I'm sick. I'm so busy that the test comes and I never had a chance to study... thats a really poor example and it probably wouldn't be used for that. But you get the idea. (i hope) __________________ http://endof.us

25-04-2004, 07:53 PM	#5
Jewel Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,140 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks __________________ ¤¤¤¤ Only you have the power to move me ¤¤¤¤ I love my big teddy bear Doogie, he boogies my world All hail cow smurfette Lea! You stole the sun from my heart...

25-04-2004, 08:18 PM	#6
StupidIntel Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,706 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	__________________ http://endof.us

25-04-2004, 07:30 PM	#2
Sternly Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,365 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	FIRST TIME I HEARD THOSE!! __________________ I do not agree with what you have to say, but I\'ll defend to death your right to say it\"

25-04-2004, 08:33 PM	#7
musiclover Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,932 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hmmm surprising... i know meanings of both those. and i agree with what SI said for both. for first one... basically: be original; have your own point of view toward something. Don't parrot out what a movie critic said about a certain movie, do your own analysis... deck is stacked against you... that comes from playing cards: if you have all the good cards with you, then you have the 'deck of cards' so to speak and your opponent has it stacked against his hand. thus, in the figure of speech, it means, a certain situation is such that you would have a pretty tough going. __________________ \"Sleep she comes to steal the ones who Fill their glass and leave the rest Whose teeth get brushed, who eat enough And know how to treat their friends\" http://www.devonsproule.com/listen.html so sweet! I just discovered this awesome young beautiful and talented artist!

25-04-2004, 11:39 PM	#8
Sternly Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,365 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Jewel Even Doogie isn't sure about #2, how are we supposed to know? UUHHHHH SORRY MISSY! :/ __________________ I do not agree with what you have to say, but I\'ll defend to death your right to say it\"

26-04-2004, 12:45 AM	#9
DoogieJ Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,164 Location: Guildford avec Hicksy Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hmmm how she wrote the 1st one isn't how she wrote it on MSN, it makes sense here lol...and I know what it means. __________________ Jewel is my little Cheesecake Can\'t stop the feeling when I need you, this life is more than just a read through. Nothing truly matters, but ultimately, everything is important. Try to remember that.

26-04-2004, 12:51 AM	#10
musiclover Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,932 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hahahaha an English/Language student not communicating properly! how ironic! __________________ \"Sleep she comes to steal the ones who Fill their glass and leave the rest Whose teeth get brushed, who eat enough And know how to treat their friends\" http://www.devonsproule.com/listen.html so sweet! I just discovered this awesome young beautiful and talented artist!

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