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  • interjection An expression of dismay, concern, or worry; strongly suggesting disapproval.

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  • Oh dear, don't comment just before JM comes on if you're seeking maximum impact. Your comment will be off the front Zeitgeist page before you can say ....................'watch your language'

    ;-)

    November 22, 2009

  • I know! My grammar question on software will soon be forgotten.

    November 22, 2009

  • Oh dear!

    November 22, 2009

  • Haha! That's so true!.

    But don't worry JM, we love you anyway!

    ;-)

    November 22, 2009

  • "JM feels schadenfreude at the very thought of our downfa."

    November 22, 2009

  • "Oh deer" -- around heer.

    November 22, 2009