Hi Bev - "Went south" is an expression used to describe a failure, such as "the stock market went south". And when my sister (who hails from Atlanta, GA) asked why it was un-PC, she was told that it was a slur against Southerners. I think it's a good example of over-reaction!
Clay > Hi everyone > Hold on, back up - please explain? First of all: what means "went South" > (like 'took off on vacation with the money?')and why unPolitically > Correct? > > >> Unfortunately, the publisher "went South" several years ago > > > > I have heard and used this expression for as long as I can remember. > > Recently, my sister was visiting in Connecticut, and when she said it, > > all conversation ceased with a shocked silence! Evidently, even THAT > > bye for now > Bev, puzzled, in Sooke BC (west coast of Canada) > > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED]
