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  1. Jun 9, 2019, 04:48 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rattlerjake View Post
    What it should say is NARROWLY misses, as in doesn't get hit - "nearly misses infers he didn't miss getting hit.
    True: I thought the same. These days phrases seem to suggest what once was considered rediculous: like 330 % cheaper or twice as cheap instead of 1/3 or 1/2 the price. It all makes me look twice or thrice & dyslexia already does that.LOL

    It is very common on NEWS TV & Radio.

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    Last edited by ranald; Jun 10, 2019 at 03:49 AM. Reason: correct spelling
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