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MaryMotorMouth
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Re: Japan skaters
"The irony of using the phrase "save face" to describe the actions of an American President when the original subject was Japanese skaters tickles my funny bone. Anyone up on their etymology?"
Linny
Um, no. I realize this thread may have gone in a unique direction, but I am learning quite a bit about something I was previously ignorant [ ashamed to admit] of. If this thread gets taken elsewhere, please let me know! I am fascinated by the knowledge offered here. Different perspectives, yes, but surely a good informational source. I save my conlusions for myself. Nonetheless, thanks!
"The irony of using the phrase "save face" to describe the actions of an American President when the original subject was Japanese skaters tickles my funny bone. Anyone up on their etymology?"
Linny
Um, no. I realize this thread may have gone in a unique direction, but I am learning quite a bit about something I was previously ignorant [ ashamed to admit] of. If this thread gets taken elsewhere, please let me know! I am fascinated by the knowledge offered here. Different perspectives, yes, but surely a good informational source. I save my conlusions for myself. Nonetheless, thanks!