by JakobA I^_^I the alooney on October 2nd, 2009

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When we say "That will teach you to <do something>", we actually mean it will teach him NOT to do that. Where did the 'not' go?

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  • by PenetratingThursday on October 31st, 2009

    PenetratingThursday

    The "not" was digested by a creature named "Sarcasm".

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  • by Legend of my mind on October 31st, 2009

    Legend of my mind

    The sentence is correct.

    It's called sarcasm. I realize your probably a genius, but you should look it up.

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  • by Merriment on October 31st, 2009

    Merriment

    In one ear and out the other.

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  • by Cyanotic Wasp on October 31st, 2009

    Cyanotic Wasp

    I could care less.

    The same place as that one.

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  • by Anonymous on October 31st, 2009

    Anonymous

    The sad thing is, when so many people say it the incorrect way, the incorrect way then becomes the correct way. That's how much the English language has changed.

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