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Penny Lane · 08-01-2019, 05:19 PM

We discussed this phrase a while back. In Michigan we say we are "in line" for something. Someone mentioned that in New York they say waiting "on line". Well, I was watching an episode of Kate And Allie , which is set in New York City,and Kate mentioned waiting "on line". I had never heard that before. Where you live how do you phrase it?

Steve_uk · 08-01-2019, 05:22 PM

I thought you were in Cornwall with Jason Walton.

Penny Lane · 08-01-2019, 05:26 PM

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I thought you were in Cornwall with Jason Walton.

Jason Walton?:confused

opus · 08-01-2019, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

We discussed this phrase a while back. In Michigan we say we are "in line" for something. Someone mentioned that in New York they say waiting "on line". Well, I was watching an episode of Kate And Allie , which is set in New York City,and Kate mentioned waiting "on line". I had never heard that before. Where you live how do you phrase it?

Holy moly, that was one of the first threads I started here (wish I could find it)

I remember being smacked down for saying "on line", but if I have Kate and Allie on my side I feel totally vindicated.

Penny Lane · 08-01-2019, 05:47 PM

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Holy moly, that was one of the first threads I started here (wish I could find it)

I remember being smacked down for saying "on line", but if I have Kate and Allie on my side I feel totally vindicated.

Kate and Allie are cool!

Steve_uk · 08-01-2019, 05:58 PM

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Jason Walton?:confused

https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=379482

Penny Lane · 08-01-2019, 07:48 PM

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https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=379482

Oh I see!

I live in Michigan but my heart is in Cornwall with Ross.

opus · 08-01-2019, 08:18 PM

Tracked down my original....

https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=340309

HuntingtonM15 · 08-01-2019, 09:51 PM

IN LINE!!! I’m sorry but when I’m in New York and hear “on line,” it drives me absolutely mad. It makes zero sense!

PhoenixAcres · 08-02-2019, 09:46 AM

Everyone around here says in line. Waiting "on line" sounds like you're waiting via the internets.

In parts of Europe I think they say "in queue".

HuntingtonM15 · 08-02-2019, 09:50 AM

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Everyone around here says in line. Waiting "on line" sounds like you're waiting via the internets.

Exactly! Thank you! The next time someone asks me if I'm "on line" I'm going to tell them I'm pretty much always online, thanks to T-Mobile.

opus · 08-02-2019, 11:38 AM

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IN LINE!!! I’m sorry but when I’m in New York and hear “on line,” it drives me absolutely mad. It makes zero sense!

It's okay that you're wrong. Don't be mad about it. Live and learn

HuntingtonM15 · 08-02-2019, 11:44 AM

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It's okay that you're wrong. Don't be mad about it. Live and learn

Nope. But it's okay that you like to use expressions that don't make any sense.

We all have our preferences!

opus · 08-02-2019, 12:18 PM

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Nope. But it's okay that you like to use expressions that don't make any sense.

Please point out where I used "in line", the expression that doesn't make sense

PhoenixAcres · 08-02-2019, 12:58 PM

This thread should probably be moved to the politics section.

It's way too controversial.

08-01-2019, 05:19 PM	#1
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,261	In Line or On Line? We discussed this phrase a while back. In Michigan we say we are "in line" for something. Someone mentioned that in New York they say waiting "on line". Well, I was watching an episode of Kate And Allie , which is set in New York City,and Kate mentioned waiting "on line". I had never heard that before. Where you live how do you phrase it?
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08-01-2019, 05:22 PM	#2
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	I thought you were in Cornwall with Jason Walton.

08-01-2019, 08:18 PM	#8
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,588	Tracked down my original.... https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards...d.php?t=340309

08-01-2019, 09:51 PM	#9
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	IN LINE!!! I’m sorry but when I’m in New York and hear “on line,” it drives me absolutely mad. It makes zero sense!

08-02-2019, 09:46 AM	#10
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Everyone around here says in line. Waiting "on line" sounds like you're waiting via the internets. In parts of Europe I think they say "in queue".

08-02-2019, 12:58 PM	#15
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	This thread should probably be moved to the politics section. It's way too controversial.