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Ryotaro Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Happy candidate
What is the "happy candidate"?
I found the phrase in a blog.
In Washington, “uh-huh” brands you as belonging. In Italy, you can’t get by without prego. In Toronto, “no problem” needs to be replaced by something more pleasant. I just happen to have a happy candidate. It’s “you’re welcome.”
Thanks,
Ryo
I found the phrase in a blog.
In Washington, “uh-huh” brands you as belonging. In Italy, you can’t get by without prego. In Toronto, “no problem” needs to be replaced by something more pleasant. I just happen to have a happy candidate. It’s “you’re welcome.”
Thanks,
Ryo
Top answer
As I understand this, the author suggests a replacement for the phrase "no problem", which [according to him] is not favored by Torontans. In his opinion, the best candidate (the best replacement) is the phrase "you are welcome".
- As I understand this, the author suggests a replacement for the phrase "no problem", which [according to him] is not favored by Torontans.
- In his opinion, the best candidate (the best replacement) is the phrase "you are welcome".
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As I understand this, the author suggests a replacement for the phrase "no problem", which [according to him] is not favored by Torontans. In his opinion, the best candidate (the best replacement) is the phrase "you are welcome".
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Hi,
I agree the previous post, except for this part.
which [according to him] is not favored by Torontians.
No. The meaning is that people say 'No problem' a lot in Toronto, and he thinks they shouldn't.
Clive
I agree the previous post, except for this part.
which [according to him] is not favored by Torontians.
No. The meaning is that people say 'No problem' a lot in Toronto, and he thinks they shouldn't.
Clive
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