(Note to self: explain things properly). Yes, I really meant to say was that Americans use the word snagged differently to British english speakers. I use the word snagged, but only when I've pulled a thread in some material. Americans seem to use it in place of words like: picked up, took, got.
No, that's what I mean: I'd 'snag the tablecloth' or 'snag some bandages to stop the bleeding' or 'snag that scarf over there, it's cold'. Cloth things.
Ahh, I see. It's just that I've never used snag in that sense, or heard anyone use it like that. I'm obviously on shaky ground with this whole snag issue :) I'll shut up now. It must, as you said, be a local thing.
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Date: 2002-08-06 11:49 am (UTC)Is it me or does it sound a bit rude? "Snag me, baby! Snag me good 'n' hard!"
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