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  1. 31-Dec-2007, 13:51 #1
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    Please, what are the meanings of "long may it continue" and "pop out"?
    Thanks!
  2. 31-Dec-2007, 18:37 #2
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    Default Questions about some common expressions

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    Please, what are the meanings of "long may it continue" and "pop out"?
    If you say "Long may it continue" you are no doubt wishing somebody well in some sort of enterprise--a business or a marriage, for example.

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