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TheMightyFavog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-12-06 12:15 AM
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Question for British DUers:
What sort of meanings does the phrase "Get in there, my son!" have?
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mwooldri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-12-06 01:04 AM
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1. ROTFL :)
It really depends on how it is said. It can be words of encouragement from one man to another to ask a woman out, to approach the woman in a suggestive manner, or (when strippers are involved) to help the woman out with their "business".

It can also be said to encourage someone to get involved with something. Especially when shouting at the TV or the players at a football (i.e. "Association Football" or "Soccer") or Rugby (football) match.

In any case it's usually language confined to males.

Mark.
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-12-06 05:40 AM
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2. A somewhat raucous signal of approval and encouragement.
I'd guess its use is universally male-male.
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billyskank Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-12-06 07:08 AM
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3. It means
go forth and do a splendid effort.

If used in a specifically footballing context, it means "take the ball off him/break the bastard's legs" as appropriate. ;)
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