It's been months since I wrote something for Strong Language (the sweary blog about swearing). Finally researching a new post, on the phrase "swear like a trooper" – or a sailor, trucker, etc. There are so many variants, and more in other languages. But it's a fun one to dig into.
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If you speak a #language other than English, and it has an expression equivalent to "swear like a ____", referring to a specific occupation like sailor, cart driver, etc., let me know! I've gathered a few examples, but the more data I get, the better. #linguistics #languages #swearing #profanity #research
@stancarey Swedish "svär som en borstbindare" is the expression I've heard. This occupation made brooms by hand before the machines took over production
@coopdot @stancarey interesting. In Swiss German a heavy smoker would "smoke like a Bürstenbinder", but dot swear.
