YODL on Nostr: I've always disliked the British expression, "taking the piss." But it was only the ...
I've always disliked the British expression, "taking the piss." But it was only the other day I realized the American equivalent is "giving them shit." I think it's how opposite these two expressions are that makes me dislike and feel confused by the former.
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