It became a free-standing expression in certain British and American circles. Those of us brought up in old-fashioned environments were faintly aware of it, as a nice way of being ironic about one's plangent nostalgic yearning. For example, I've a very faint and probably incorrect recollection of it being used as the caption to a New Yorker cartoon.
Thank you. Interesting, I wonder how it started as you can guess from my question that even in French it is not common.Originally Posted by Der Amf
French texts of that era are understandable but with many quirks. Think of Chaucer, even if the latter was a century earlier.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Watching my Grandson's match this morning it was very sunny and warm (they are now through to the cup final) has clouded over since just after lunch.
Forecast doesn't look too good tomorrow though so just cut the lawn.
Cheers,
Neil.
I live on the west coast of Scotland. Need I say more?
Gorgeous blue skies this morning, clouded over a bit this afternoon though.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
Rain forecast today, but nothing fell. Been out in the garden building planters from old planks, amongst other gardening stuff.
Not seen even the slightest glimpse of sun all weekend. Out with the dog now and it’s cold and misty….for a change 🙈
A small amount was forecast but a biblical amount fell - I'm not sure I'll ever be dry again
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