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**Francois** · 24-Jul-2004, 01:15

(this means goodbye)
Is it only BE?

FRC

**ion Joe** · 24-Jul-2004, 06:15

ta-ta

interjection

U.K. goodbye: used as a childish or familiar way of saying goodbye ( informal )

[Early 19th century. Origin unknown.]

**Francois** · 24-Jul-2004, 11:33

Yeah, I wouldn't dare to ask questions without looking it up first. But believe I saw it in a NTC AE book (everyday's expressions or something), and I don't take what's in dictionaries for gospel anymore when it comes to AE/BE distinctions ;)

FRC

**ion Joe** · 24-Jul-2004, 12:14

Originally Posted by Francois

Yeah, I wouldn't dare to ask questions without looking it up first. But believe I saw it in a NTC AE book (everyday's expressions or something), and I don't take what's in dictionaries for gospel anymore when it comes to AE/BE distinctions ;)

FRC

Maybe you are right. I think we'd better ask a native speaker. :wink:

**Francois** · 24-Jul-2004, 12:18

I appreciate your answer though! Feel free to jump in anytime.

FRC

**ion Joe** · 24-Jul-2004, 12:24

Originally Posted by Francois

I appreciate your answer though! Feel free to jump in anytime.

FRC

I will and don't be frightened by my word! :D Correct me if you find any mistakes! :wink:

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