I really feel sorry for some people that are learning English as a second language. There are so many words that would just absolutely leave a person scratching their head. Sometimes I even find myself a little confused by the English language and our expressions. I suppose that an entire book could be dedicated to the countless words, synonyms and expressions that, for some reason or another, just don't make sense. At the very least they can sound rather strange or odd and leave a person in dismay.
Such was the case when I recently overheard a threatening conversation on the streets while two innocent immigrants stood by listening to the commotion…
"I'm going to beat the living crap out of you!" The first man said.
Now, if you think about it, it really does seem rather peculiar that a person should use such an expression. First of all because I, for one, have never really considered or given thought to the prospect that crap is actually a living entity. It rather stretches the imagination to consider it having eyes, ears, and a mouth or being able to walk. I suppose breathing would be another requirement. I wonder if it would wheeze?
Yuck.
"Don't give me any crap." The second man replied.
Well, duh! And just exactly how would that be done anyway? In paper or plastic? Or would you like that gift wrapped?
"You're so full of crap." The first man snorted..
Now, how would someone know something like that? And can you imagine the problems that might be encountered if someone were to be full to overflowing?
"Holy crap." A person commented as they passed by
Yikes, if that isn't an oxymoron I don't know what is. Pure, clean… excrement?
OK… OK… I know what you're thinking. This is a real crappy article, right? Well, quite honestly, I just don't know how to respond to that.
