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lestatar · 07-23-2011, 08:37 AM

^ Harry:

"411" is the number in the US people can dial for information. Think of it like an operator service.

"411" was adopted and made a part of American colloquialism and slang.

Therefore the sentence:
"Here's the 411 on Melissa's breakup with that idiot."

translates roughly into:
"Here's what happened with Melissa's breakup with that idiot."

So, "411" is ~ "information" ~ "scoop" ~ "skinny" ~ "deal"

Sorta like how "Five-O" or "5-O" has now come to mean THE POLICE or the authorities [but mostly referencing cops].

Kids these days...

07-23-2011, 08:37 AM	#11
lestatar LB's lolz Mutt Minion Posts: 2,902 Karma: 5700001 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong now but NYC forever Device: Kindle3, GalaxyTab, BB Bold9700, BB 8300, Sony Clie, Palm Vx, Palm III	^ Harry: "411" is the number in the US people can dial for information. Think of it like an operator service. "411" was adopted and made a part of American colloquialism and slang. Therefore the sentence: "Here's the 411 on Melissa's breakup with that idiot." translates roughly into: "Here's what happened with Melissa's breakup with that idiot." So, "411" is ~ "information" ~ "scoop" ~ "skinny" ~ "deal" Sorta like how "Five-O" or "5-O" has now come to mean THE POLICE or the authorities [but mostly referencing cops]. Kids these days...