• xep
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      3 months ago

      No no, that’s conversion therapy. This is about the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea.

        • phcorcoran
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          173 months ago

          No no, you’re thinking of circumvallation. This is about sailing a ship all around the Earth.

          • halfdane
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            133 months ago

            No no, that’s circumnavigation. This is about the length of the perimeter around a circle

            • @General_Effort@lemmy.world
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              3 months ago

              Nono, you’re thinking of circumference. This is about a semi-precious gemstone in the shape of a small, domesticated mustelid.

              ETA: Maybe it’s too hard. I am thinking of a …

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              zircon ferret

        • SharkAttak
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          63 months ago

          Okay, now you have to tell me how you plan to circumcise locusts. Don’t be ridiculous.

        • @biofaust@lemmy.world
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          53 months ago

          No no, you’re thinking of circumvallation. This is about traveling around the entire globe by ship.

    • halfdane
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      3 months ago

      The other user’s was better, so I’m hiding this one

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      Nono, you’re thinking of conversion therapy. This is about going to a priest to tell them about your sins