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Can this term be used in English / US English?

by taskemann
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Hello off-topic Warriors! Long time no see

I'm wondering on if the term "We know blablabla" can be used in the English / US English language if you're good at something and "know it all"? For example, "We Know Cars!", if you're good at cars and have a lot of knowledge about cars.


Thanks,

Jimmy
  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Sure. That sound good. It may even be used by some brands. But it sounds fine to me.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
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    Originally Posted by taskemann View Post

    For example, "We Know Cars!", if you're good at cars and have a lot of knowledge about cars.
    In British English, that would be a perfectly good and usable idiom, and not a problem. I can't speak for US English, Jimmy, but my guess is that it's fine there, too, because I think the general perception of it in Britain is probably that it was originally American usage but is now British usage, too.
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  • Profile picture of the author LarryC
    Yes, it's not something you'd say in any kind of formal writing, but it's a colloquial expression that everyone understands. It's certainly fine for marketing and advertising purposes.
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    Thanks Claude, Alexa and Larry!
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  • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
    It works in Australia as well.

    That covers all 3 countries where English is the de facto language.

    You're good to go.
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    You might want to adjust the spelling to blah blah blah...
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  • Profile picture of the author taskemann
    What about the term "Bushcraft survival"? Is that a term that can be used in English / US English?

    I know "bushcraft" means crafting in the bush. So for me "Bushcraft survival" sounds strange somehow, but I've seen the term been used.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by taskemann View Post

      What about the term "Bushcraft survival"? Is that a term that can be used in English / US English?

      I know "bushcraft" means crafting in the bush. So for me "Bushcraft survival" sounds strange somehow, but I've seen the term been used.

      If I get where you're going, I'd go for "wilderness survival" if you're aiming at 'Muricans.
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      • Profile picture of the author taskemann
        Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

        If I get where you're going, I'd go for "wilderness survival" if you're aiming at 'Muricans.
        It's for a domain name. I registered the domain BushcraftSurvivalGear.com since WildnernessSurvivalGear.com wasn't available.

        So you say 'Muricans don't use the term "Bushcraft"? I saw a online store named BushcraftUSA.com
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by taskemann View Post

          It's for a domain name. I registered the domain BushcraftSurvivalGear.com since WildnernessSurvivalGear.com wasn't available.

          So you say 'Muricans don't use the term "Bushcraft"? I saw a online store named BushcraftUSA.com
          I rarely come across Americans using the term "bush" for your intended use. "Wilderness" is much more prevelant. When I hear "bush" in this context, my first thought is "Australian." Not that there's anything wrong with that. Aussies kick ass.
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          • Profile picture of the author taskemann
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            I rarely come across Americans using the term "bush" for your intended use. "Wilderness" is much more prevelant. When I hear "bush" in this context, my first thought is "Australian." Not that there's anything wrong with that. Aussies kick ass.
            Thanks again Dan. I took the domain AlphaSurvivalGear.com instead. I like 'Alpha' much better than 'Bushcraft' in front of 'Survival'. Besides, 'Alpha' means "first", "best", etc. on Greek in addition to sound badass.
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