TheMightyFavog
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Fri May-12-06 12:15 AM
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What sort of meanings does the phrase "Get in there, my son!" have?
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mwooldri
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Fri May-12-06 01:04 AM
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It really depends on how it is said. It can be words of encouragement from one man to another to ask a woman out, to approach the woman in a suggestive manner, or (when strippers are involved) to help the woman out with their "business".
It can also be said to encourage someone to get involved with something. Especially when shouting at the TV or the players at a football (i.e. "Association Football" or "Soccer") or Rugby (football) match.
In any case it's usually language confined to males.
Mark.
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tjwmason
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Fri May-12-06 05:40 AM
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2. A somewhat raucous signal of approval and encouragement. |
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I'd guess its use is universally male-male.
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Fri May-12-06 07:08 AM
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go forth and do a splendid effort.
If used in a specifically footballing context, it means "take the ball off him/break the bastard's legs" as appropriate. ;)
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