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So what the bloody hell is faux paux, then?
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faux paux
Judging from the few hits I checked out I'd have to say it's a major blunder.
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Generally speaking, I presume?
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I always thought it was faux pas from the French for false or wrong foot. As in starting off on the wrong foot or putting a foot wrong. Never thought about checking though since it has never happened to me. [crossing fingers behind back while lying e]
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Fox paws. Is there a problem????!
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thought it was faux pas from the French
Oh! The ignominy! [back of hand to brow in dramatic gesture] I am undone! Mantled! Shall I ever recover? [swooning in graceful curve to the floor, looking around for emotional support]
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Shall I ever recover?
Here, Engeleh. Have some chopped liver.
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Ahhhhh, take it like a man. Beat up anyone who gets in your way, the way you're supposed to!
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Is it possible to swoon in a graceful curve and look around for support at the same time?
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