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Originally Posted by HarryT
OK - another question for our American friends. I've heard a number of Americans use the expression "my bad", with the apparent meaning "I have made a mistake". Why "my bad"? "Bad" is an adjective, not a noun; the phrase is grammatically meaningless  . |
This comes from the gangsta rappers. Reversal of meanings as in 'I'm down with that' which actually means one is up/going along with it!
We have a wonderful history of reversals which is why we drive on the 'parkway' and park in the 'driveway.'
Are you down with that?
Stitchawl