Stan CareyDec 7, 2022
It's been months since I wrote something for Strong Language (the sweary blog about swearing). Finally researching a new post, on the phrase "swear like a trooper" – or a sailor, trucker, etc. There are so many variants, and more in other languages. But it's a fun one to dig into.
#swearing #idioms #language #linguistics #research #amwriting
Show threadStan CareyDec 7, 2022
If you speak a #language other than English, and it has an expression equivalent to "swear like a ____", referring to a specific occupation like sailor, cart driver, etc., let me know! I've gathered a few examples, but the more data I get, the better. #linguistics #languages #swearing #profanity #research
Show threadJavier Basulto
@stancarey In Mexican Spanish we say "tener boca de verdulera" literally: "to have the mouth of a female greengrocer".
Dec 7, 2022 at 9:12pmWeb
Show threadXimena GonzálezDec 7, 2022
@basultomex @stancarey “hablar como carretonero” too! So to swear a lot is to speak like a cart driver.
Show threadcarolDec 8, 2022
@ximenaka @basultomex @stancarey Why have I not learned this phrase on Duolingo? 😂
Show threadDJ Dr. MaitxinhaDec 8, 2022
@basultomex @stancarey En españa también (por lo menos mi madre).