Questions you'd like answering, regardless of how trivial they may seem
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Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Tunnel goes under the road
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
I think we all know that. The question is whether "span" automatically means "over", or whether it can include "under".
Dictionaries aren't entirely conclusive n this matter.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Well of course it can. In the sense of the extent of.
VinSumRox
Über Member
- Location
- Scottish Borders
Also why are bridges sometimes officially referred to as 'overbridges'
Electric_Andy
Heavy Metal Fan
- Location
- Plymouth
Fingernails for a start are easier to cut/bite, and are more forgiving because we don't put our body weight on them all the time. Toenails need to but cut properly which is more difficult to do, especially for me as I can't reach them like I used to! The mistake most people make is to cut around the toe nail which can then grow out/sideward and you get an ingrowing toenail.
As a kid I had ingrowing big toenails. The Doctor said to cut a 'v' in them. I have done that ever since and only occasionally do they give me any slight problem.
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
It is basically a synonym for flyover (or overpass in the US), and refers to a bridge which crosses another transportation medium, such as a road, railway or canal, where it is specified as an overbridge because it goes over that medium, rather than being a bridge where that medium crosses something else.
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
I went to buy some petrol last night. I usually put around £20's worth in the tank, sometimes going slightly over, but never less than £20. Today I've looked at my receipt to see the fuel cost me £26.38, which is quite a lot more than my usual £20(ish) amount. To put another £6.38 in the tank would be a big oversight on my behalf, something I've never done before. I'm not accusing the one who took my payment, but I'd like my mind putting at ease. My question is will the amount/payment go to their till automatically, or can they tap in the amount themselves? I hope It's my mistake having not been watching the amount of fuel digital dial, and not something a bit dodgy.🤔
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
You’ve put in 20L not £20
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
Looking at it again, yes I have! Though this has never happened before. I only watch the money amount as I'm 'pumping gas', not the the quantity amount.🤔 Maybe I mistook the 6 after the 2 for a 0.🤔
DRM
Guru
- Location
- West Yorks
20 Litres x £1.319 is £26.38
DRM
Guru
- Location
- West Yorks
It's a stupid Americanism, that needs treating with the contempt it deserves
N0bodyOfTheGoat
Über Member
- Location
- Hampshire, UK
