Aussie Rules football in the pits

Discussion in 'Rugby & Aussie Rules' started by westcoast929406, Jul 13, 2005.

  1. westcoast929406

    westcoast929406 New Member

    Oct 10, 2003
    Perth Western Aust.
  2. OldFanatic

    OldFanatic Member

    Jan 12, 2004
    Bay Area
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not a good choice of words for the title. In North American vernacular, when you say something is "in the pits", it's equivalent to "in the trashcan" or "in the gutter". :)
     
  3. westcoast929406

    westcoast929406 New Member

    Oct 10, 2003
    Perth Western Aust.
    Technically speaking the English Language, can be difficult to learn if it is not your first language. Why partly because of the huge amount of similar words and expressions used.

    So Chandu you are not correct in your statement. The above title is fine for the USA and Australia. When you read the article it fits in ok.

    However if the title had said- "Aussie Rules Football IS the pits" you would be correct.
    There is a huge subtle difference in meaning between IS and IN.
     
  4. westcoast929406

    westcoast929406 New Member

    Oct 10, 2003
    Perth Western Aust.

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