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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Bags I go first
Hi
Could you please explain this sentence to me?
Bags I go first.
Thanks,
Tom
Could you please explain this sentence to me?
Bags I go first.
Thanks,
Tom
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In BrE, "bags I" is an informal way of claiming the privilege to do something (often simply by virtue of being the first to stake a claim). I don't recall hearing it in a long while, and it feels kind of dated to me. However, I'm not completely certain about its current status.
- In BrE, "bags I" is an informal way of claiming the privilege to do something (often simply by virtue of being the first to stake a claim).
- I don't recall hearing it in a long while, and it feels kind of dated to me.
- However, I'm not completely certain about its current status.
- Maybe it is still used by someone somewhere.
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In BrE, "bags I" is an informal way of claiming the privilege to do something (often simply by virtue of being the first to stake a claim). I don't recall hearing it in a long while, and it feels kind of dated to me. However, I'm not completely certain about its current status. Maybe it is still used by someone somewhere.
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"Begs" is a childish expression of enthusiasm, alacrity, or desire.
* Bags I go first.
* Bags not I said that!
* Bags I!
* Bags, I have first go!
* I bags that ice cream
* Bags you take my picture first!
Don't know anything about its etymology. Maybe somebody from the UK knows?!
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Victor
* Bags I go first.
* Bags not I said that!
* Bags I!
* Bags, I have first go!
* I bags that ice cream
* Bags you take my picture first!
Don't know anything about its etymology. Maybe somebody from the UK knows?!
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Victor
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Hi,
I agree with what's been said.
In N. America, I hear
eg I've got dibs on that piece of cake. I'm the first one to claim that piece of cake.
Clive
I agree with what's been said.
In N. America, I hear
eg I've got dibs on that piece of cake. I'm the first one to claim that piece of cake.
Clive
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victor_amelkinDon't know anything about its etymology. Maybe somebody from the UK knows?!I'm interested in that too. I had a quick trawl but didn't turn up much. I suppose the obvious suggestion is that it has something to do with "to bag" in the sense of "to capture", but I really have no idea.
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