http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:04:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/english-slang/109050-turtle-pussy.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:03:27 GMT Hello,

I have a doubt about the phrase "snapping turtle pussy." I know what "snapping pussy" means, but I don't understand the relationship between "pussy" and "turtle". What is the connection? Why is it that this particular animal is being reffered to?

The phrase has been taken from this stanza by the poet Harryette Mullen:

"country clothes hung on her all and sundry
bolt of blue have mercy ink perfume
that snapping turtle pussy
won’t let go until thunder comes"

I appreciate any feedback,

Thanks a lot, Laumont. ]]> English Slang laumont http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/english-slang/109050-turtle-pussy.html http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/english-slang/108909-difficult-sentence.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:43:27 GMT dear sir i've not understood this
Let me level with you.
thank you ]]> English Slang adel87 http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/english-slang/108909-difficult-sentence.html http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/english-slang/108653-those-sentences-slang-too.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:40:59 GMT Hi,

Are those sentences (the left parts) slang, too?
Maybe not all of them belong to slang, but I would be thankful if you say which are slang and which aren't.

1. I'm going to eat. - I am going to eat.
2. It's time to leave. - It is time to leave.
3. It's been a while. - It has been a while.
4. They aren't here - There are not here.
5. I'd guess he'll lose. - I would guess he will lose.
6. I've no problem understanding you - I have no problem to understand you.
7. Don't smoke while driving! - Do not smoke while you are driving!
8. Y'all are my friends - You all are my friends.

Thank you!

Cheers!
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