Alpo Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 Half seven? According to the internet it is either a half an hour before after 7:00 (England) or a half an hour after before 7:00 (Germany). I don't know what it would be the rest of the world. I have never heard the term used here in the states. I found it in an online story that was taking place in Sweden. So if any of y'all use that term where you live, what does it mean there? Before, or after, or something else?
Joke 'um Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 The term, "half seven", means different things to different people. To British folk it means, "half past seven." To Germanic and Slav folk it means, "half hour before seven." Know the speaker, know the time.
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 I’m sure it means it’s time for another drink.
MizPete Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 I use it for half past. Learned it in Ireland.
Seamus McGillicuddy Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: AM or PM? Neither. In Europe they now use military time pretty much everywhere. Seamus
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Seamus McGillicuddy said: Neither. In Europe they now use military time pretty much everywhere. Seamus What's wrong with seven thirty or six thirty?
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Just now, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: What's wrong with seven thirty or six thirty? Uncoth, the colonies use that term.
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 'Half-Seven' would be 3:30 a.m. If it were 'Half-30/60', it would be 3:30 p.m. Or better known at 1530. Its just that simple. Heck, even TN Williams can figure that out... ..........Widder
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: Uncoth, the colonies use that term. It don't bother me. I ain't got no couth anyway. Didn't we beat the hell out of most of the world sometime (or several sometimes) in the last 150 years, and save most of it from someone who wanted to force their will on someone else, give or take, so we wouldn't be obligated to do it "their way"? .......... all but nine: six for pall bearers, two for road guards, and one counting cadence.
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: .......... all but nine: six for pall bearers, two for road guards, and one counting cadence. Thanks Forty, I hadn't heard that in many years! Duffield
watab kid Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 ".....Uncoth, the colonies use that term. It don't bother me. I ain't got no couth anyway...." me either and we aren't anybody's colony anymore , we kinda cleared that all up a long while back ................now as to that bit of northern aggression im not so certain but ill let it lie till we settle this stupid 'peaceful protest' crap with a little vigil ante justice
Major Crimes Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 7 hours ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: I’m sure it means it’s time for another drink. Its always time for another drink in Aust But here we go with the Brits and its half past seven. 6 hours ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: Uncoth, the colonies use that term. OI! we resemble that statement
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