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by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on January 23rd, 2009
The expression is 'tongue in cheek' and it means that what is being said is meant humourously and not seriously.
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by Willythegood on January 26th, 2009
I would guess its really just a matter of degree.
Some field work might improve our understanding.
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