Loser! Looser!
If I were to misplace my wallet, Mr Bob would say "Did you lose your wallet again?" If I were in a bad mood, I might say "No, I didn't! What kind of loser do you think I am? But if you find it, let me know"
If I were to have a cat and it escaped, I would say "That damn cat got loose again. Let's lock her out and not feed her for a few days. Maybe she won't try to escape again"
I have noticed people using these words differently and calling people loosers or saying they don't want to loose their wallets.
At first I thought they were wrong and I would point and laugh (anyone who wants can point out the irony of me making fun of other people's spelling), but it is so prevalent, I was wondering if I was wrong?
Cry Havoc and Let Lose the Dogs of War!
In another unrealted query, how long does it take to buy a house (and move in), after you put in an offer.
posted by Aislinn Sirk @ 5:07 PM
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Loose/lose - the misuse of these is one of my biggest grammar pet peeves. Or is it, "pet peves"? You have it right, btw.
It typically takes 30-45 days to close on a house once an offer has been accepted. This is called the "escrow" period. The length of escrow is part of the sales contract. One would normally specify preferred escrow length in the offer.
The time you choose usually depends on whether the old owner must move out of the house, whether the new owners have to sell an old house, the extent of the work necessary to get the house in condition to complete the sale (termites / dry rot repair, etc), and how long it will take for the buyer's lender to complete that transaction.
Why do you ask?
*points up* What he said.
It's been 9 years since we bought our house... can't remember that kind of stuff, but yeah 30 days or so.
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