On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:52:48 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>> Elevator music is another name for musak. Which is often heard when on
>>> hold. Or in a hotel foyer.
>>
>> So "elevator musak" is redundant. ;)
>>
> No it is an emphasiser like saying hot hot.

If you say so - it sounds more like "PIN Number" or "ATM Machine" to 
me. ;)

>>>>> I was talking about Edinburgh Rock. The best thing to come out of
>>>>> Edinburgh, the road to Glasgow, excluded. ;-)
>>>>
>>>> I'll have to remember that one the next time I'm talking with friends
>>>> who live in Scotland.  Especially the ones who live in Edinburgh. ;)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> It is a steal from Dr Johnson.
>>
>> Oh, sure, try and defer the credit. ;)
>>
>>
> Just trying to save you embarrassment. The phrase is very well known, by
> the educated. :P

Oooh, them's fightin' words! ;)

Jim



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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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