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Thread #150078   Message #3494831
Posted By: zozimus
25-Mar-13 - 07:15 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Irish figure of speech
Subject: RE: Folklore: Irish figure of speech
Its just a play on words. How can a person see you through the week? This actually should be" I'll see you some time during the week." It is possible to see someone through a window. I presume it's poking fun at some english phrases that don't make absolute sense. Check out Pete Seeger singing a song called Crazy english" for more examples.