[lit-ideas] "He's Just Not That Into You"

In a message dated 3/11/2009 10:25:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
mr.eric.yost@xxxxxxxxx writes:
It's also different  from:
"I would TOTALLY marry him if he were  rich."
The use of "totally" in the last case engages a fantasy aspect, while  at 
the same time, admitting its unlikeliness. It differs from "like" in  
that "like" expresses a wary insecurity, whereas "totally' expresses a  
commitment to an admitted fantasy.

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Fascinating.

And then there's this new film out with Ben Affleck.
But for some reason, these idioms seems girly -- but as Geary says, depends  
if you _are_ wearing a skirt.
 
Cheers,
 
J L Speranza
   Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
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