Sebastian Borges wrote: [1] As often happens, FN has gone off on a handle, [2] But FN has introduced an unforgiveable untruth into the internet database. [3] One should not bring in one's ignorance as fact. When unsure, ask!
Dear Prof Borges, As one who knows very little - in general, I find your advice to FN (in #3 above) very appropriate for someone like me. Just so that I do 'not bring in my ignorance as fact' and as 'I am unsure', wrt #1, may I ask you if the following phrase exists in the English language (in Romi or in Devanagri): "Gone off on a handle"? It was always my understanding (and I stand corrected) that "the handle stayed put" ....but "the person flew off it". Are you referring to a very 'frak' handle which went along with the person "on it"? wrt #2: Accepting that FN made an error, why, may I ask, is his error unforgiveable? Are you, Prof Borges, blemish-free? good wishes as always jc